Why are Republicans pushing to restrict youth voting in our states?
(04/07/14 11:13pm)
Here’s a number that’s scary for Republicans: 18 percentage points.
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Adelson’s donations demonstrate system of ‘legalized bribery’
(03/25/14 11:10pm)
During the 2012 presidential campaign, which was marked by an explosion of political donations from wealthy and corporate interests, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson was one of the biggest players.
GOP takes Florida District 13: Democrats unnerved
(03/12/14 10:01pm)
The nation is once again turning its eyes to Florida — and, no, it has nothing to do with bath salts or Stand Your Ground.
The politics of hatred and divisiveness
(03/11/14 11:35pm)
The American political system has traditionally exemplified the fundamental principles of democracy. It is a system that Americans take pride in, and among other things, enables them to promote their country as the leader of the free world. However, America’s political system is not perfect, as it does not prevent those we elect from abusing and undermining it. Such abuse is currently playing out with the current Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
Voter ID laws rig the system, threaten democracy
(11/13/13 12:15am)
Former Rep. Jim Wright (D-Tex.) once held one of the most prominent political positions in the United States. From 1987 to 1989, Wright served as speaker of the House of Representatives. However, last Nov. 2, Wright found he might not even be able to cast a ballot in his state’s elections.
Game changer: Christie’s win and what it means for 2016
(11/07/13 12:00am)
There was no question of whether Chris Christie would win New Jersey’s gubernatorial elections.
Tea Party strategy is flawed, but it has good reason to be upset
(10/21/13 11:43pm)
With the government shutdown behind us, the media are declaring winners and losers. No matter what poll or TV station you turn to, there always seems to be universal disapproval for the House Tea Party Caucus.
Darts & Laurels 10/18/13
(10/17/13 11:51pm)
The last wave of midterms has finally rolled on, so now it’s time to focus on the important stuff: Halloween costumes and tomorrow’s game against Missouri. But first, a PSA: To all you overzealous autumn-lovers wearing sweaters and scarves, cease and desist. If you keep wearing sweaters during 89-degree weather like today, you WILL get heat stroke. And die.
Rick Scott’s ‘Project Integrity’ is a sham
(10/17/13 1:04am)
Integrity is an important ideal in a democracy. Politicians should have integrity, and laws should be upheld and applied by the same standard. It’s no wonder, then, that Gov. Rick Scott is rolling out Project Integrity.
Guest column: Rep. Yoho needs to help end shutdown
(10/07/13 11:41pm)
The federal government is being held hostage by a small cabal of the Republican Party whose popularity is on the decline. Rep. Ted Yoho is one of the 80 Republicans in the House of Representatives who signed onto Rep. Mark Meadows’ memo to Speaker John Boehner calling for the Affordable Care Act to be defunded through the budget.
Darts & Laurels 10/4/13
(10/03/13 10:39pm)
Welcome, October! Even though the government is shut down, we’re still turnt up.
Get it together, Congress: We don't have time to be shutting the government down
(10/01/13 11:46pm)
The late poet and novelist Charles Bukowski has a quote that perfectly sums up our thoughts on Congress’ impasse regarding the continuing resolution.
To Obamacare and beyond: What we’ve learned in the health care debate so far
(10/01/13 12:50am)
Today is the day many have been dreading — the first day of the enrollment process for the Affordable Care Act. The hallmark legislation of the Obama Administration takes its first steps as we speak.
Like it or not, Obamacare is here to stay
(09/30/13 12:15am)
Despite dozens of attempts to repeal it, key provisions of the Affordable Care Act — commonly known as Obamacare — go into effect Tuesday.
Just shut up: Why Ted Cruz is hated by everyone in DC
(09/25/13 11:37pm)
Much like a first-year college student, freshman Republican Sen. Ted Cruz tries too hard, talks too much and is hated by upperclassmen.
Prove them wrong, let GOP pass everything
(09/23/13 1:16am)
Last week, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to cut nearly $40 billion from the country’s food stamps programs over the next 10 years. It was a huge slap in the face to millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table. Fortunately, the bill will die a quick death in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
Chris Christie is all wrong
(07/29/13 11:38pm)
Chris Christie has recently made headlines by demonstrating just how much hot air his bloated balloon of a body can release at once. After a proposal to restrict how the National Security Agency can collect phone records was narrowly defeated last week, Christie went off on a tangent attempting to smear any influence libertarianism has had on both of the two major parties. “I just want us to be really cautious, because this strain of libertarianism that’s going through both parties right now and making big headlines, I think, is a very dangerous thought,” Christie said.
All I do is argue with airheads
(04/01/13 12:30am)
Every week, conservative columnists write articles detailing what the Republican Party should do if it wants to preserve its popularity. Several strategists, including the former senior adviser and deputy chief of staff during the George W. Bush administration Karl Rove, have argued the GOP should cave on social issues like marriage equality and abortion and on immigration issues like amnesty in an effort to appeal to more voters.
Peace Corps is committed to UF
(02/18/13 12:30am)
The Peace Corps is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with the UF community and will have regular recruiter presence on campus to further support students and graduates who want to serve overseas, contrary to the assertions in the opinion column, “Peace Corps celebrates UF’s grads, but current students are left in the dark,” on Feb. 12.
Voter suppression really needs to stop
(02/12/13 12:45am)
During the 2012 election, many voters were forced to wait in line for hours to cast a ballot or had to cast a provisional ballot. If you’re a college student and this happened to you, you can thank Rep. Dennis Baxley and Alachua County GOP Chair Stafford Jones.
