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Who Defines Disinformation?
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We Can Tell Something About The Agenda From Recent History
A Message From Mayor Goldman Of Sunny Isles Beach
By Jane M. Orient, M.D.
“By “free speech,” I simply mean that which matches the law. I am against censorship that goes far beyond the law. If people want less free speech, they will ask the Government to pass laws to that effect. Therefore, going beyond the law is contrary to the will of the people.” Elon Musk Just after Elon Musk bought Twitter, promising more freedom, the Biden Administration announces a new government agency to “protect” Americans and the world from harmful disinformation, especially about the COVID pandemic. It is called the Disinformation Governance Board, although some would call it the Minitrue, short for Ministry of Truth, the ministry of propaganda in George Orwell’s novel 1984. The abbreviation differs from KGB by only one letter. There is the First Amendment, of course, but there is precedent for disregarding it, especially in war. Newspapers were shut down and editors arrested for expressing anti-war views, at the time of the Civil War by Abraham Lincoln and World War I by Woodrow Wilson. President Wilson even suppressed information about the raging 1918 Influenza Pandemic so as not to Disinformation, Page 4A
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“I am proud of our residents for showing their support for Ukraine.” Dana Robin Goldman Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach
training seven days a week rain or shine. As she likes to say, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Being a competitor also revived her passion for teaching, motivating other seniors to participate in sports. She delivers inspiring speeches to churches and school children in poor neighborhoods. “Stand up for who you are and don’t let anyone tell you you’re too old or can’t do something. Age has nothing to do with it. You can do whatever is in your heart.” The wealth of gold, silver and bronze medals Sampson has
On behalf of the Sunny Isles Beach Commission and City Administration, we stand with Ukraine. Our hearts are with our residents, family members, friends and all who are in Ukraine right now surviving and fighting in this attack. I am proud of our residents for showing their support for Ukraine, a place with many ties to our Sunny Isles Beach community. Though we may be divided in political ideologies or beliefs, we must stand united for peace and support those affected during this time. We invite our community to aid in any way that you can. With many Ukrainian families forced to flee their home, there is much we can do to help, and not just in monetary donations. By staying informed with credible news sources, we can stop the spread of disinformation and amplify the truth. We must also show respect and kindness toward our neighbors of every nationality and not let this conflict divide us as a community. If you are in a position to do so, we have identified a number
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Hallandale Beach Resident Leads The Way At The 2022 National Senior Games In Fort Lauderdale Hallandale Beach resident JoAnn Sampson was selected to be the female flag bearer for Florida If you are over 50 years of age and feel like you can’t exercise, Hallandale Beach Resident JoAnn Sampson has a few words for you. “Just bend down and try to touch your toes!” She says, “As we get older, we think exercise is not for us. But as seniors, we are a generation of champions.” The 81-year-old track and field enthusiast knows the joy of being a champion, and hopes to win even more medals when she competes in the 2022 National Senior Games presented by
Humana. The Games, the largest qualified multi-sport medal event in the world for seniors age 50 plus, held at venues throughout Broward County from May 1023. A former elementary school teacher, Sampson retired after 35 years in the profession, but knew she had to do something to keep from being bored and missing her students. Although she was never an athlete, an article she read in 2002 about the Senior Games provided the motivation to register for her first race and begin training. Twenty years later, she hasn’t slowed down. Becoming an athlete at age 62 became her new calling. Sampson started walking and
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