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No St. Pete Catalyst on Monday, the Labor Day holiday
There won’t be a St. Pete Catalyst Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day). We’ll publish again Tuesday the 8th.

What We All Owe Gloria Steinem
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem will long be known for her acute intelligence, courage and wit, and for setting feminist torches alight globally over her six-decade career as a journalist, activist and feminist icon.

Orange Blossom Classic Press Conference: FAMU and South Carolina State Emphasize Identity Ahead of Showdown
The 2026 Orange Blossom Classic is bringing two of HBCU football’s most recognizable programs to Miami Gardens, but Friday morning’s Continue Reading

Schumer optimistic that a Democrat will win northern New York Congressional race
During a stop in Plattsburgh, New York Senator Charles Schumer expressed optimism that the 21st Congressional District, now represented by Republican Elise Stefanik, could flip.

Trudeau Institute secures funding for new research equipment
During a recent stop in Plattsburgh, New York Senator Charles Schumer was thanked for helping to secure funding for the Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake.

“I want to see a Black governor of Florida in my lifetime”: Prominent local Democrat endorses Republican Byron Donalds
Gainesville City Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut, a Democrat, has endorsed Republican Byron Donalds for Florida Governor.

Coen has plaudits, concerns with Jaguars
The first game of the new NFL season is eight days away for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and after a 2-1 preseason, second-year head coach Liam Coen had plaudits for those in the camp. But there are concerns going in, including having to bring in a new quarterback who didn’t see any…

Commentary: Yes, FSU won, but it wasn’t exactly awe-inspiring
Thankfully I’m a horrible prognosticator because watching Florida State win a football game makes you wonder how they’ll win any more games. With the next three games – SMU this Monday, at Alabama on Sept. 19, and back home against Central Arkansas on Sept. 26 – most expect a 2-2…
Column: My recollections of that fateful day 25 years ago
Five years ago, I wrote about the lives of two coaches at Crescent City Junior-Senior High School, current athletic director Tim Ross and the legendary Holly Pickens, on the 20th anniversary of the horrors that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. You can always look that column up in…

An Eco-Journalist’s Warning!
For a number of years Los Angeles-based Eco-Journalist Robert Hunziker has regularly appeared on Life Elsewhere with crucial information on how he believes we are ignorantly destroying our planet. Hunziker’s meticulous reports are always based on industrious research and often –…

Oracle Of Ybor: I want to run for public office, but have anxiety about what that would entail
Dear Oracle, For many years now, I’ve toyed with the idea of running for office. Of course, when I was much younger, I had very grand ambitions (President) but as I’ve aged, I thought about doing something on the local or state level. However, I don’t know what that would entail…

Mount Sinai reaches deal with Trump DOJ to end gender-affirming care for minors
People cross a bridge in front of the Mount Sinai logo at Mt. Sinai Hospital on March 31, 2020 in New York. Mount Sinai is the latest in a string of U.S. hospitals to reach similar agreements with the Trump administration. [ more › ]