THE GREAT PURGE
Florida Nixes Thousands Of Minority Voters, Sparks New Civil Rights Fight

Carolyn Scott, 05/25/12

Executive producer, creator, host, writer, 'The Healthy Voyager'

Memorial Day marks the start of the "fun in the sun" season, so kick it off with an awesome get-together and killer food! Check out our fun menu of recipes for the weekend.

Marc Middleton, 05/26/12

CEO of Bolder Media Group

In a very real way, we're all graduates of the school of life and we all have the opportunity to continue to grow and contribute. So here's my commencement address for all of us approaching or inhabiting middle age and wondering what's next?

Suzan McDowell, 05/25/12

CEO/President, Circle of One Marketing

Mayor Gibson is known for taking on the traditional idea of Miami politics and leadership and turning it on its head. Her personal motto is "If we can't do it first class, we don't do it at all."

Fernando Espuelas, 05/24/12

Host of "The Fernando Espuelas Show" on Univision Radio

Fifty-two years after U.S. policy first sought to break the communist dictatorship with an economic embargo, the Castro regime is still in power, lording over the Cuban people, enjoying trade and diplomatic relationships with countries across the globe.

Jonas Mafirsu, 05/25/12

Student, Florida International University

The ubiquity of social networking and citizen journalism has made mass media repression more and more of a moot point.

Ross Mathews, 05/24/12

TV personality, 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' and 'Chelsea Lately'

Beautiful beaches, sexy beach bodies and the most beautiful scenery, Miami Beach is hands down one of the best vacay destinations in the US.

Matthew David Hopkins, 05/23/12

Creative Director, 360 Design Events

Want to throw the party of the season, but feel fresh out of ideas? With Memorial Day this weekend and many more reasons to celebrate this summer, try my "perfectly imperfect" approach to entertaining and your guests will remember your celebration for years to come.

Chris Krapek, 05/25/12

Film Blogger

Full frontal male nudity is the manifest destiny of dick jokes. It's all the hard -- and sometimes flaccid -- work of our forefathers of comedy finally paying off. Charlie Chaplin would be so proud.

Lisa Bloom, 05/23/12

Author, 'Swagger: 10 Urgent Rules for Raising Boys in an Era of Failing Schools, Mass Joblessness and Thug Culture'

Young Americans, my generation has failed you. Standards have slipped, we've deprioritized education and we've hardly even noticed. And young Americans, you are suffering as a result, arriving into adulthood without the knowledge and skills you need.

Jordan Schultz, 05/24/12

The Huffington Post's sports columnist, The Schultz Report

In a new segment with Noah Coslov of CineSport, I break down why LeBron, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat remain vulnerable against Indiana in Game 6.

Steven Kurlander, 05/24/12

Political and communications strategist/Columnist for Sun Sentinel and Florida Voices

With the economy so bad now, these blatant public displays of waste and excess in taxpayer-subsidized vehicles highlight a careless disregard for public funds and how they are spent.

Maria Tettamanti, 05/23/12

Author, The Wordy Girl

If I had a quarter for every time I heard, "Miami girls are so tacky," I would be rich. Not Mark Zuckerberg wealthy, but pretty comfy. What would you wear in 100 degree weather with an 80 percent chance of precipitation?

Josh Sugarmann, 05/22/12

Executive director, Violence Policy Center

Each day, how many motor vehicles do you see or actually use? You probably couldn't keep track. Now, how about guns. How many do you see or actually use during the same period? For most people, not that many. If any at all. And yet, in 10 states gun deaths actually outpace motor vehicle deaths.

Steve Ressler, 05/22/12

Founder, GovLoop

When you think of Pinterest, your initial perception might be people planning their future weddings, posting their perfect wardrobes and pinning up their dream homes. But is there a place on this social network for government?