Opinion & Commentary Archives | Miami New Times

‘The People’s House’: Donald Trump’s East Wing Demolition Sounds an Echo of Havana’s Desecration

Tom Finkel — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:11:34 -0500

Trump’s ballroom will stand as a reminder in limestone, marble, and undoubtedly gold, of what was taken from us.

Is No Nut November Really All It’s Cracked Up to Be?

Celia Almeida — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:30:00 -0500

We asked a local urologist and men’s health specialist for his thoughts, and he didn’t hold back.

Opinion: Florida Open Carry Law + ‘Stand Your Ground’ = New Freedoms + New Dangers

Tom Finkel — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:35:47 -0500

The combination of stand your ground and permitess/open carry is likely to make the Sunshine State far less safe.

Analysis: Under Ron DeSantis, Florida Leads U.S. in Executions in 2025

Tom Finkel — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:29:13 -0500

In many ways, Florida is a microcosm of America’s death penalty system.

Miami New Times Kicks Off End-of-Year Membership Drive

Tom Finkel — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Miami New Times Kicks Off End-of-Year Membership Drive" />It's been quite a year. And now we’re setting out to raise $30,000 to power our newsroom into 2026.

From a Pink Newsroom to Miami New Times: A Serendipitous Return to Storytelling

Tom Finkel — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:09:00 -0500

How detours, dive bars, and deadlines led Edysmar Diaz-Cruz back to the heart of Miami as our new social media editor.

Analysis: What Happens to Floridians If Obamacare Goes Away?

Tom Finkel — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0400

4.7 million Floridians are insured through ACA marketplace plans. What if they lose their subsidies?

Readers React to Rare Yellow Cardinal Sighting. And No, You Probably Have Not Seen One.

Celia Almeida — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Our video of the sighting reached more than half a million viewers.

Do You Need a Professional Matchmaker to Date in Miami?

Celia Almeida — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:30:00 -0400

Miami singles face unique challenges in the dating world.

Opinion: The NBA Owes the Miami Heat an Apology — and Their First-Round Pick Back

Tom Finkel — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:30:34 -0400

The league should reinstate Miami’s 2027 first-round pick and remove Terry Rozier’s $26.6 million salary from the books.