• Survive '25

    Shining Stars

    At a time when it appears there is clearly no bottom to the dark state of all things foreign and domestic, I am confident that sunlight is the solution, and definitely not because we’re in Florida. Bear with me. The well-known quote “Sunlight is the best disinfectant,” from the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, refers to the benefits of openness and transparency. As in, sunlight shining on something being the most effective way to expose and prevent corruption or unethical behavior. Like a disinfectant, public scrutiny cleanses issues when brought to light. Or at least it used to in the “before” times. I know it sounds ridiculous, but…