Piper Jones Castillo

Piper Jones Castillo is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and has worked for the Tampa Bay Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. Piper and her husband, Luis, have two children and live in Tampa Bay.

Bill Proposed for Supreme Court Term Limits

The world has changed by leaps and bounds since the Supreme Court began meeting in 1790, but some things have not changed, including the country’s loyalty to the U.

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 8 Aug 2022

Demonstrator holding a "SCOTUS Term Limits Now" sign at a Bans Off Our Bodies rally.

How Do Various States Stand on Abortion Laws?

Every morning in this country, women could wake up concerned about an unwanted pregnancy. Women may decide to terminate a pregnancy due to the mother's physical health, potential

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 13 Jun 2022

Pro-choice demonstrators outside the U.S. Supreme Court following the repeal of Roe v. Wade.

Southern Baptist Convention Confronts History of Sexual Abuse

A reckoning many people consider a long-time-coming is underway within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Results of an investigation released last month revealed that for over 20 years, sexual abuse

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 8 Jun 2022

Southern Baptist Convention building in Nashville, Tennessee.

Despite Opioid Settlements, Overdose Deaths Are Increasing

In 2020, as the COVID-19 crisis raged, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) saw the number of fatal drug overdoses increase by 30 percent, with more than 100,

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 24 May 2022

Young woman collapsed with pills nearby, indicating a possible overdose.

More Drug Recalls Due to High Levels of Nitrosamines

Unfortunately, in this 21st-century world of ours, it has become a familiar headline: "Major Drug Maker Finds Toxin in Popular Medication." This time, the drugmaker is Pfizer, and

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 4 May 2022

Close-up of Pfizer pills on a white backlit background.

Why Is There a Baby Formula Shortage?

The parents of young babies in 2022, the same mothers and fathers who faced intense obstacles while expecting their child during a worldwide pandemic, are facing yet another challenge. Grocery

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 21 Apr 2022

Empty baby formula shelves in a supermarket.

Remember the Dangers of Distracted Driving

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In its 11th year, the program was created out of an unthinkable tragedy. In 2008, an elementary school-age child in Colorado was killed

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 14 Apr 2022

Young man holding a cell phone and reading messages while driving.

What Parents Need to Know About Metals Found In Baby Foods

Scientists, child health advocates and government officials have been pushing forward on necessary changes to the baby food industry in order to keep children safe from heavy metals. However, while

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 7 Apr 2022

Jar and spoon with orange baby food on a wooden table.

Baby Food Contains Far Too Many Heavy Metals

In the past two decades, the number of children diagnosed with neurological disorders, including autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has risen at an alarming rate. While uncontrollable factors like

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 28 Mar 2022

Close-up of a hand feeding a baby with a spoon at home.

Sex Abuse, Corruption in U.S. Prisons to Be Examined By Lawmakers

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), the government agency responsible for more than 150,000 inmates inside 122 facilities across the country, has been operating in crisis mode for months.

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 2 Mar 2022

Barbed wire on a prison fence at sunset.

Former Chaplain Added to List of Sex Abusers at Federal Women’s Prison

A federal correctional institution in Dublin, California, is under scrutiny once again. Former prison chaplain James Theodore Highhouse faces several charges, including sexual abuse and making false statements to investigators.

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 18 Feb 2022

Prison guard locking the door of a prison cell.

Brian Flores Files Federal Lawsuit and the NFL Contending with Racism During Super Bowl

As NFL fans were gearing up to see the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams play in the Super Bowl, they also learned that the league was facing a lawsuit

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 15 Feb 2022