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Dems will strike out in bid to bend Roberts on Obamacare

George Will — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:13:00 GMT

In one of his characteristic conniptions about people who frustrated him, Theodore Roosevelt, progressivism's first president, said of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, "I could carve out of a banana a judge with more backbone than that." TR was as mistaken about Holmes' spine as are various progressives today about Chief Justice John Roberts'.

In ripping Romney on Bain Obama follows GOP lead

Eugene Robinson — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:12:00 GMT

Who are the dastardly enemies of free enterprise who decided to make an issue of Mitt Romney's tenure at the private-equity firm Bain Capital? Er, those would be his fellow Republicans.

Obama's tough decisions will lead nation forward in space

By Mark Kelly, Guest columnist — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:10:00 GMT

The men and women who make our nation's space program great — like those who built our nation — are driven by the question, "What's next?" Americans are built to explore, discover and innovate.

My Word: Start-up businesses leading recovery

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:08:00 GMT

As America searches for solutions to its economic woes, one of the most innovative and productive job-creating engines is being overlooked. A recent national study came to a compelling conclusion: It's the young, small start-up companies that are creating the most new jobs — about three million annually. And it's a small number of small companies creating these jobs.

Letters to the Editor: Memorial Day, Veterans, and Conservative Justices

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:06:00 GMT

Observing Memorial Day

Taxpayers shouldn't get stuck with lobbying tab

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:03:00 GMT

A Quinnipiac poll this month reported that 70 percent of Floridians think the economy is still in a recession, even though it officially ended almost three years ago. It's a good bet there weren't many legislative lobbyists among that 70 percent.

Our Take: No place for parties

Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

No place for parties

5/26 Our weekly Champ & Chump: Stan Van Gundy & Rick Scott

Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Stan Van Gundy: He gave us five years of winning seasons and an unlikely trip to the NBA Finals. But what the now-fired Orlando Magic coach also gave us was honesty. We'll remember Van Gundy as a plain-spoken everyman who said what he thought and didn't try to mislead fans and the public, a refreshing change from the mind-numbing cliches, obfuscation and misdirection that fans endure from both players and over-dressed management. We're not interested in second-guessing the Magic's decision to get rid of a coach who is a proven winner, but we are going to miss his style.

New Voices: Want to make a lot of money? Consider supply and demand

By Holly Jean Soto, Special to the Sentinel — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

As a part-time worker at a minimum-wage job in retail, I have countless days where co-workers declare they're underpaid. I can't keep track of the number of times a fellow worker has murmured the words "unfair" and "minimum wage" in the same sentence.

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30-Word Rant — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Bible is used to oppose gay marriage today, like it was used to deny women the right to vote and to justify slavery and segregation in previous human-rights battles.

Letters to the Editor: American Idol, DuRocher and guns

Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Race and 'Idol' stars

Dragon's flight heralds new era for space, Fla.

sage — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

It doesn't rank up there with other spaceflight milestones — first man in orbit, landing on the moon — but Friday's midday linkup between the SpaceX Dragon capsule and the International Space Station was huge — a historic achievement that carries the promise of benefits for the U.S. space program and Florida's economy.

My Word: Farm bill is good for conservation

By Timothy D. Blevins — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Sentinel's opposition to the current farm bill ("Congress should plow under farm subsidies," May 10) is myopic because the editorial focuses on just the subsidies aspect of that bill. I can support the editorial board's position on a comprehensive overhaul of the subsidies currently in place, but as with most federal legislation, there are other aspects to that bill that prove to be worthy of serious support.

We asked you: Should Orlando businesses offer paid sick time?

Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

We asked you: Should Orlando businesses offer paid sick time?

Florida can't buy its way out of unemployment challenge

By Michael Poole | Guest columnist — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The current political mantra is jobs, jobs, jobs! This singular focus is creating opportunities for businesses to ask for business incentives and to propose relaxed regulations in all types of industries.

State needs incentives to match fierce competition

By Rick L. Weddle | Guest columnist — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In a perfect world, there would be no such thing as a tax incentive needed for businesses to make their decisions on where to expand or relocate. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world.

Give businesses breaks for jobs?

By Paul Owens — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Reports in the Sentinel and other news outlets in recent months have rekindled a debate over the wisdom of giving companies breaks on taxes or other government obligations in return for creating jobs in Florida.

My Word: Persecution in Iran doubly disturbing

By Imam Muhammad Musri — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

At the Holocaust Center in Maitland this past Sunday, representatives of Orlando's Baha'i community described the persecution their fellow believers face in Iran, which is the birthplace of the Baha'i faith.

Letters to the Editor: Free speech, TV politics and NBA loyality

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Questioning free speech

Our take: Make Florida safer

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Make Florida safer

Orlando businesses can ill-afford sick-pay order

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Sick of low-wage earners having to choose between going to work ill or staying home without pay, Citizens for a Greater Orlando believes its ballot initiative offers a remedy.

Remember MySpace? Facebook could be setting itself up to fail

By Rick Namey | Guest columnist — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Now that the hype has died, the smoke has cleared and the price has begun its inevitable adjustment, it's time for a sober look at Facebook.

Letters to the Editor: Van Gundy's firing, Gov. in Spain and President Obama

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Van Gundy's firing

Our take on: Orange County term limits

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Leave it up to voters

Courts side with voters, not campaign secrecy

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Federal courts struck two blows last week for more transparency in election campaigns. Voters should be pleased.