Category: Orlando Voice Editorials
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Three Ways Orlando Is Failing Its Homeless—And It’s Not What You Think
Homelessness in Orlando is not a hidden problem; it’s a crisis unfolding on our streets, a crisis underscored by a recent 24% single-year spike in the unsheltered population, and a staggering 156% increase over the last three years. In response, city officials have launched high-profile initiatives like “Accelerate Orlando,” promising bold, compassionate, and effective solutions.… Read more
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📝 The Strategic Win, The Civic Loss: What Orlando’s Election Night Really Revealed
The Unpacking of November 4th: Triumphs, Tensions, and the True Test of City Power Good evening, Orlando. The results from the November 4th municipal elections are in, and while they solidify a few campaigns, the most significant outcome is not found in the victory tallies but in the numbers that stayed home. For an electorate… Read more
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The Orlando Sentinel’s Snub: Why the Editorial Board’s Endorsements are a Power Play, Not a Public Service
By David Washington, The Orlando Voice Political Editor In the chaotic, often confusing world of local politics, a newspaper’s editorial endorsement is meant to be a lighthouse. It is, in theory, a non-partisan, sober analysis designed to cut through the noise and guide voters toward the best-qualified candidates, regardless of political affiliation. This year, the… Read more
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A Tale of Two Narratives: Storytelling, Scrutiny, and the Trillion-Dollar Question
By David Washington of J & Washington LLC, for The Orlando Voice In the modern political arena, the story is the strategy. We recently observed a fascinating example of this in a passionate “letter to the editor” from Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost. As a team that specializes in data, behavioral science, and persuasive communication, J… Read more
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Gen Z’s Cultural Nihilism
By Kevyn Dufresne, J & Washington Associate In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination at the hands of a lone assailant, a national conversation around the shooter’s supposed ideology has polarized all sides of the political spectrum. With Kirk being such a controversial public figure, many online figures have rushed to point fingers at one… Read more
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Unpacking the Challenges and Changes in the Real Estate Landscape
Credited to Ted Bogert In recent discussions within the real estate community, several pressing topics have emerged that warrant deeper examination. From the underutilization of Hometown Heroes funds for first-time buyers to the evolving dynamics of the MLS system, these issues reflect broader trends and challenges facing the industry today. Underutilization of Hometown Heroes FundsDespite… Read more
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From Controversy to Unity: Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl, and the Power of Us
By Crystal Negron, J & Washington Guest Commentator Mi gente — let’s talk real. The buzz right now is Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl, and of course, the negative voices already came out. “He’s too explicit.” “He doesn’t represent all of us.” “The NFL is just checking a box.” Some even say he’s… Read more
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An Analysis of the 2025 Redistricting Process and its Political Implications
By David Washington, The Orlando Voice Political Editor 1.0 The Mandate for Change: Expansion to an Eight-District Commission The 2025 redistricting process in Orange County, Florida, represents a fundamental realignment of the county’s political landscape, driven by a direct voter mandate. The 2024 approval of a charter amendment expanding the Orange County Commission from six to… Read more
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