Opinion & Commentary

Tropical brutalism isn’t new. It’s a design style that’s built to last, withstand extreme weather, and coexist with the landscape.

Widespread confusion over how pregnancy dates are measured makes for uninformed debate over abortion laws.

The viral $170 empanadas and $280 lobster rolls at F1 Miami Grand Prix might have been posted out of context, after all.

Pundits and politicians took to the platform formerly known as Twitter to bid colorful adieus to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign.

Welcome to New Times‘ annual salute to Miami’s least reputable. It’s a time-honored tradition!

Travis Scott represents the triumph of pop, consumerism, and the commercial music industry over hip-hop’s radicalism.

There’s a double standard regarding the criticism being lobbed at St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red.

Social media wanted to hear that we were starving and turning on each other at Burning Man – but in reality it was a celebration of humanity and kinship.

Karol G coined bichota as a means of creating an empowering embodiment for all, including women.

Sam Smith’s talent hasn’t shielded them from being labeled “vulgar” and “Satanic” by conservative pundits.

Marlins fans haven’t taken too kindly to David Samson’s gig criticizing the team he is blamed for wrecking.

It feels both pointlessly extravagant and cheap despite costing nearly $1 million of public funds.

A list of scoundrels, rapscallions, and alleged criminals who stood out as cornerstones of South Florida dysfunction this year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attorney Ryan Newman defined “woke” as the belief that “there are systemic injustices in American society.”

Lizzo made it clear to her audience that she could sing, act, dance, and more.

Election denier Kari Lake says Ron DeSantis has “BDE.” Many disagree.

The Puerto Rican singer has flipped the idea of masculinity on its head.

The Miami City Commission proves once again that it has no respect for Black history.

Why aren’t women rappers playing a bigger role in the festival?

Here are five hits the DeSantis campaign could secure rights to without breaking a sweat.

From developments that obstruct sidewalks to controlled-access elevators, a universal design advocate shares his biggest accessibility fails in Miami.