FAFSA recognizes same-sex marriages
(02/28/14 12:06am)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid now recognizes same-sex marriages from states that allow them, and Gainesville residents are reacting to the change.
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‘Religious freedom’ bill ignites controversy
(02/27/14 11:47pm)
The land home to the Grand Canyon brought a slew of controversy this week when reactionary legislators passed a religious freedom bill. The bill is an amendment that rides on the shoulders of an act that began after Native American Church members were fired for using psychedelic cacti more than a decade ago. It enshrines Arizona citizens’ rights to religious freedom by declaring that anything done or not done because of a “sincerely held” religious belief is well and good, so long as it doesn’t conflict with government interests.
UF students react to Facebook's gender options
(02/27/14 11:00pm)
Reilly-Owen Clemens changed her Facebook gender to transsexual the moment she learned about the option.
Fresh Picked 2/27/14
(02/26/14 11:13pm)
Each Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks.
Gators consider LGBT fraternity chapters with national wave
(02/26/14 1:31am)
Fraternities and sororities geared toward LGBT students have been founding new chapters at universities around the country, leading some to question whether a chapter could be founded at UF.
Anti-LGBT laws show intolerance
(02/18/14 11:06pm)
Last week, I wrote about how the reaction of prominent Republicans to Coca-Cola’s “America the Beautiful” commercial reflects conservative intolerance toward nonwhite and non-English speaking Americans.
Ellen Page’s coming out sparks debate
(02/18/14 12:15am)
The best Valentine’s Day surprise for some may have come in a small package in the shape of actress Ellen Page. The 26-year-old “tiny Canadian,” as she describes herself on Twitter, known for “Juno,” officially announced she’s gay at a Las Vegas event sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign on Friday.
Disney introduces first same-sex couple on ‘Good Luck Charlie’
(02/12/14 11:41pm)
Hollywood is coming out, one small step at a time.
Voter suppression machine targets UF
(02/09/14 11:42pm)
Is Gov. Rick Scott so concerned about his chances at re-election that his appointees need to prevent early voting on UF’s campus? After the Florida’s Division of Elections announced last week the Reitz couldn’t be an early voting location for Gainesville’s upcoming municipal elections, it certainly appears that way.
UF groups collaborate to host free HIV testing event on campus
(02/07/14 12:39am)
One-sixth of people infected with HIV don’t know they have it, but UF organizations are working together to make sure Gators don’t become a statistic.
Barnes & Noble closes, Gainesville offers book alternatives
(01/22/14 11:22pm)
It was only a matter of time. The Barnes & Noble in Butler Plaza indefinitely closed its doors to customers.
Couples take marriage equality cases to Florida court
(01/22/14 1:00am)
The Gainesville community is weighing in on the six Florida same-sex couples who have filed a suit against the state’s same-sex marriage ban.
As California changes laws, UF transgender policies evolve
(01/14/14 12:01am)
California became the first state to enact a law concerning transgender student rights on Jan. 1. As more universities strive to be more inclusive, UF’s policies for its transgender students are still developing.
Greetings, Spring: Apply to be an Alligator columnist
(01/05/14 11:36pm)
Welcome back, Gators! Breaking news: It is about to be COLD in Gainesville. Like, seriously. Pull those hats and mittens out of retirement, and for those of you who rely on scooters as your main method of transportation — we are so sorry.
Spurred by blackface incident, response team takes on UF bias
(11/07/13 12:33am)
UF has begun to create a dedicated bias response team following the recent Alpha Tau Omega incident that caused UF President Bernie Machen to send a letter condemning the actions of a brother.
Charlie Crist announces candidacy for Florida governor
(11/05/13 1:09am)
Former Gov. Charlie Crist officially announced his candidacy in the upcoming 2014 gubernatorial election in St. Petersburg on Monday.
Guest column: A call for employer nondiscrimination
(10/20/13 11:42pm)
In 2009, testifying in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, then-Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) insisted he finds it hard to argue for legislation that bans discrimination. He commented it was hard not because he in anyway condones discrimination, but rather that it was hard due to nondiscrimination being so self-evident.
National Coming Out Day gallery caps off Pride History Week
(10/13/13 11:46pm)
“The worst thing a Latino parent can have is a gay child.”
In defense of Macklemore’s "Same Love”
(09/09/13 11:18pm)
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are undeniably the most successful breakout artists of 2013.
U.S. should boycott 2014 Winter Olympics over Russia's anti-LGBT views
(08/29/13 11:31pm)
Contrary to popular belief, the Olympic sporting events are quite political.
