Immigration and the Culture of Fear
Ralph De La Cruz: At a time of economic uncertainty, a culture of fear is driving the debate in Tallahassee.
Do U.S. Laws Encourage Illegal Immigration?
Ralph De La Cruz: If we want to reform immigration, one solution might be to embrace circular migration.
Charting the Human Cost of Different Types of Energy
ProPublica: A Swiss research organization has quantified the human cost of different energy sources.
Japan’s Aftershocks Felt in Florida
Ralph De La Cruz: Japan's earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophes are reminders to maintain our state's level of preparedness.
Can U.S. Nuclear Plants Handle a Major Natural Disaster?
ProPublica: Congressman Ed Markey has asked the Government Accountability Office to look into earthquake and flood protection at nuclear plants and questions whether the new AP1000 reactor design by Westinghouse is vulnerable to earthquakes.
As Legislative Session Opens, Immigration Takes Center Stage
Ralph De La Cruz: With Florida facing a bad economy and painful choices, state lawmakers pushed the divisive issue of immigration to the front of the legislative line.