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Levi's 'Go Forth' ad campaign embraces the pioneering spirit

It’s rare that an ad campaign targeted toward our generation quotes a 19th-century poet, but that’s what Levi's did:

Magazine ranks Gainesville No. 11 'gayest' US city

Forget San Francisco. Watch out, South Beach. Welcome to Gainesville.

Locals react to president’s appointment of transgender

Amanda Simpson is a former military test pilot, holds degrees in physics, engineering and business administration and is a newly appointed senior technical adviser for the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Transgender victims honored in Day of Remembrance

Wearing black arm bands emblazoned with the transgender symbol and holding flickering candles in the cool November air, more than 40 people gathered Friday on the Plaza of Americas to remember.

UF study shows less support of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy

A study by a UF professor shows veteran support for the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which restricts gay and lesbian citizens from military service, has fallen sharply in recent years.

Locals react to vote against gay marriage

Ricky Carter almost cried when he heard the news early Wednesday morning--his fight for equality just got tougher.

Michigan ordinance similar to local Charter Amendment 1

For an off-year election, Nov. 3 is shaping up to be pretty interesting day at the polls.

Reader’s indoctrination claims invalid

I should not be surprised that, when the Alligator reported on the active role the International Socialist Organization took in organizing for the National Equality March in Washington D.C., Rafael Yaniz accused the paper of trying to "indoctrinate" its readership. He stands firmly in the tradition of American reactionaries comfortable with any attack, no matter how spurious, to direct attention away from the real struggles of the left to better the lives of working people and oppressed groups. It is telling that he has no "counter position" to our fight for LGBT civil rights; he merely objects to our existence and is happy to throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Coming Out Day should be made easy

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, an internationally observed day offering support for members of the LGBT community who want to publicly disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to their friends and family.

Dove World Outreach Center protests festival

12:30 p.m.: Across from Fran Ingram lies a pile of white signs that read, "Homo leads to Hell" and "God loves you, but…"

Civic Media Center to begin 'Radical Rush' week at UF

Rush week is over, but not for the Civic Media Center.

UF budget cuts lower than expected

UF is looking at a possible $49-million cut in state funding next year, now that the state's budget has been finalized by the House and Senate.

SG unanimously passes $583K budget bill

Student Government voted unanimously to passed its budget bill, dishing out $583,482 to 87 student organizations Tuesday night.

Student Government calls for increased fees to save programs

Some student senators concerned with possible cuts to UF's multicultural and volunteering programs are hoping students will agree to pay higher tuition fees to save the programs.

Budget cut protests cause Student Government dispute

Some student senators concerned with possible cuts to UF's multicultural and volunteering programs are hoping students will agree to pay higher tuition fees to save the programs.

Students find support, comfort in Pride Awareness events

Luis Velasco Jr. is an 18-year-old freshman at UF. He is studying English. And he is gay.

Pride Awareness Month for LGBTs kicks off Wednesday

Pride Awareness Month for LGBTs kicks off Wednesday

Despite rainy weather and change of plans, the ninth annual Pride Awareness Month began with laughter on Wednesday night.

Gainesville needs to hear your voice

Gainesville city elections are today, and if you haven't voted early, this is your last chance to make your voice heard in what will prove to be a historic election.

Locals should vote to protect citizen rights

I received a bit of a gift in one of my classes last week, and I've been thanking the gods of absurdity ever since. On Monday, I had the pleasure of watching a debate on the proposed Charter Amendment 1. It was a slaughter and roused my latent political conscience.