Welcome to Florida A Place Where the Sun No Longer Shines

A third-degree felony is a term used to refer to a type of crime that is not as serious as a first or second-degree felony, but more serious than a misdemeanor123. A third-degree felony may or may not involve physical contact3. The sentence for a third-degree felony can vary depending on the state, but it can range from 5 to 10 years in prison. All educators face the possibility of a third-degree felony under Florida statute if they violate the law which says they can’t have, “Any book, pamphlet, magazine or printed matter that contains explicit and detailed descriptions or … Continue reading Welcome to Florida A Place Where the Sun No Longer Shines

The Day The 1st Amendment Was Shot In The Back

I am so sick and tired of folk screaming, “…we have freedom of speech…” sure you do. Let’s take a look, the 1st Amendment reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Note: Congress shall make no law, not Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Tumblr, Truth Social, MySpace, Snapchat, Quora, Ron DeSantis, etc., I’m sure James Madison had no information on what … Continue reading The Day The 1st Amendment Was Shot In The Back

When Sexual Harassment Goes Awry in the Workplace

She writes: When I was a young professional, I was raped by a co-worker and no one believed me. I share that brutal piece of information because, over a decade later, when the #metoo movement happened, I was completely in favor of it. I was horrified at the number of stories that were shared but simultaneously thrilled that those stories were seeing the light of day as victims took their power back. A year after the movement started, I mustered the courage to share my story publicly for the first time since it happened (though I clearly did not understand … Continue reading When Sexual Harassment Goes Awry in the Workplace