Rosie Betancourt

Too busy. Too frazzled. Conflicting commitments. These excuses have kept me from posting a new blog for far too long — despite everything happening in our city and in our nation. But how do I justify myself to Alex Jeffrey Pretti , an intensive care nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital, killed by ICE while trying to help another protestor? What do I say to Liam Conejo Ramos , a 5-year-old boy held and traumatized after ICE used him as bait to detain his undocumented father? Neither of them...

You probably know the melody even if the rhyme poses a challenge. We made it through 2025! This alone is worthy of celebration, and we could think of no better occasion for rejoicing than the December 18, 2025, Annual Holiday Celebration & Volunteer Awards . At the Miami Beach Democratic Club, we are grateful for every one of our members. We are privileged to belong to a community united by a shared mission: advancing progressive values, strengthening democracy, and fostering civic...

Buckle up, Miami Beach. We are racing to protect what makes this city worth every ounce of effort: our democracy, our humanity, our shared sense of community. The starting flag has been waved, and we must get revved up with purpose and speed ahead to get out the vote. Paradise is only paradise if everyone feels safe, seen, and heard. It is up to us to elect progressive local leaders who will make a real difference and act as our last resort shield against the pernicious attacks from the...