Can a “Civics Silver Lining” be found during the COVID-19 pandemic?

I was privileged to join Mayor Marty Walsh of Boston, Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami and Mayor Nan Whaley of Dayton, Ohio along with distinguished professor, Dr. Peter Levine, to moderate the discussion : Can a “Civics Silver Lining” be found during the Covid-19 Pandemic? Dennis A. Ross is the Executive Director of the American […]
A Moment in American History – Day 31

Katharine Lee Bates is another example of an ordinary American leaving an extraordinary legacy. Enjoy! Dennis Ross, a lawyer in Lakeland, Florida, was elected as a Republican to the US House of Represented in 2010, and served Florida’s 15th Congressional District for eight years. He is now a Distinguished Professor and Director of the American […]
A Moment in American History – Day 30

The inventor of the Mason Jar didn’t necessarily invent the jar so much as he invented the lid. Enjoy! Dennis Ross, a lawyer in Lakeland, Florida, was elected as a Republican to the US House of Represented in 2010, and served Florida’s 15th Congressional District for eight years. He is now a Distinguished Professor and […]
A Moment in American History – Day 29

Neil Armstrong was the first, but who was the last man on the moon? Enjoy the video! Dennis Ross, a lawyer in Lakeland, Florida, was elected as a Republican to the US House of Represented in 2010, and served Florida’s 15th Congressional District for eight years. He is now a Distinguished Professor and Director of […]
Civic Renewal: A Non-Medical Vaccine for Covid 19, and Other Crises

During my eight years serving in Congress, I made it a point to be on the Congressional baseball team. Every summer at this time, partisanship was put aside, and regardless of political philosophies, Republicans and Democrats came together for the love of the game and to raise money for charity. Until June 14, 2017, no one […]
A Moment in American History – Day 28

May 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Let’s take a moment to thank and recognize those who protect our communities. Enjoy! Dennis Ross, a lawyer in Lakeland, Florida, was elected as a Republican to the US House of Represented in 2010, and served Florida’s 15th Congressional District for eight years. He is now a […]
A Moment in American History – Day 27

The RV is a great way to spend a Summer vacation with your family. It’s all about the journey. Enjoy! Dennis Ross, a lawyer in Lakeland, Florida, was elected as a Republican to the US House of Represented in 2010, and served Florida’s 15th Congressional District for eight years. He is now a Distinguished Professor […]
A Moment in American History – Day 26

Today we salute those other unsung heroes, the American Trucker and the inventor of the semi-truck. Enjoy! Dennis Ross, a lawyer in Lakeland, Florida, was elected as a Republican to the US House of Represented in 2010, and served Florida’s 15th Congressional District for eight years. He is now a Distinguished Professor and Director of […]
A Moment in American History – Day 25

The John Deere Company, an iconic American manufacturer whose founder never drove a tractor. Enjoy! Dennis Ross, a lawyer in Lakeland, Florida, was elected as a Republican to the US House of Represented in 2010, and served Florida’s 15th Congressional District for eight years. He is now a Distinguished Professor and Director of the American […]
A Moment in American History – Day 24

What if the Watergate burglars were never caught? Due to Frank Wills, that didn’t happen. Enjoy! Dennis Ross, a lawyer in Lakeland, Florida, was elected as a Republican to the US House of Represented in 2010, and served Florida’s 15th Congressional District for eight years. He is now a Distinguished Professor and Director of the […]