State of the Union expected to set agenda for Obama
(01/25/11 12:04am)
As President Obama presents his State of the Union Address today, UF student Dave Schneider wonders whether the speech will really matter.
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Hail to the Tweet: Social media connects public to White House
(01/24/11 12:02am)
We got a little preview of the State of the Union address this weekend, but for now we’re more intrigued that the White House is embracing technology in the lead-up to the speech Tuesday night.
Liberalism stands test of time in US
(01/24/11 12:02am)
Regarding Bob Minchin’s Friday column, a few things need to be cleared up.
Tune-up could be in store for local radio
(01/20/11 12:02am)
President Barack Obama’s signing of the Local Community Radio Act earlier this month gave music fans hope for a future of more diversity on the airwaves. The act allows for the development of hundreds of low-power FM (LPFM) stations across the country — something that has been a long-standing feat for industry workers, as many believe LPFMs cause too much interference with commercial radio stations.
Republicans can tone down rhethoric
(01/20/11 12:02am)
Over the past couple of years, hot button issues such as immigration and health care reform coupled with a harsh economic climate led to a caustic political environment unseen since the Vietnam War. This dialogue finally received scrutiny due to the tragedy in Tucson, even though the incident seems to be an isolated event rather than a result of deep political rhetoric. It is still worth asking: Will anything change or will it be business as usual for this Congress?
White House press secretary discusses health care
(01/19/11 12:32am)
As the U.S. House of Representatives debates this week whether to repeal the Obama administration’s health care overhaul, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs remains optimistic that such legislative maneuvering will yield few actual results.
Haridopolos to run for Senate
(01/18/11 1:00am)
The race for one of Florida’s U.S. Senate seats is officially under way, and UF has one of its own professors in the political battle.
Costly inauguration not unique to Scott
(01/11/11 12:02am)
A lot of people have been slagging Gov. Rick Scott for his extravagant inauguration festivities last Tuesday.
Mayor meets President Obama
(01/06/11 12:02am)
As President Barack Obama made his way around the room of dignitaries, guests and other Washington movers and shakers at a White House reception in December, Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe had no idea what the commander in chief would say.
DADT repeal welcomed by students, residents
(01/05/11 1:01am)
Joe Antonelli remembers the number of the question that changed his life: 42a.
9/11 health bill passes
(01/05/11 1:00am)
It’s been almost a decade since the Sept. 11 attacks. For those who dug through the ash and trudged through the fallen towers to save those trapped underneath, Congress is offering a balm for their wounds.
Local business owners appreciate tax break package
(01/05/11 12:41am)
2011 might be Steve Raye’s best year.
Urban Meyer respected as local leader
(01/05/11 12:20am)
I have been given the opportunity to address the biggest news story of the year for anyone within a 15-mile radius of The Swamp.
Bush’s openness helped popularity
(12/08/10 12:02am)
According to a Gallup poll released Monday, 43 is now higher than 44. That is, former President George W. Bush is now more popular than current President Barack Obama with a 47 percent approval to 46 percent approval, respectively.
2010 was a good year for Republicans
(12/07/10 12:02am)
This was an excellent year to be a Republican and/or a fan of sludge.
Dirty politics
(12/06/10 12:02am)
In an early showing of dirty, rotten things to come during the next handful of years, Sen.-elect Marco Rubio and Gov.-elect Rick Scott were quick to criticize President Barack Obama for extending the ban on oil drilling in federal waters off Florida’s coast.
Year in review: U.S. has made a mess
(12/06/10 12:02am)
This year started off in memorable fashion with the president’s State of the Union address, in which he notably criticized the Supreme Court and got a round of applause for disrespecting the judicial branch. The government fighting like children was a running theme of the year.
Truth and treason: WikiLeaks bans wrong
(12/06/10 12:02am)
If only BP could have pulled the same public relations response the federal government is rolling out now.
Darts and Laurels
(12/03/10 12:02am)
This is a curious week, Gators. There’s not really a name for it either. It’s the post-Thanksgiving week where most of us grumble like Eeyore all the way to Gainesville, yet it’s not time for winter break. It’s the teaser week in between. It’s the week where professors plague our schedules with one final exam before the final exam. It’s the week where we switch our thermostats from air conditioning to heat in the span of an evening. It’s often called “Hell week.” So, for those of you wallowing in self-pity with your 98-page papers, your double-hand count of exams left and just general longing for the solace of winter break, never fear. The Department of Darts and Laurels is here to present you with your First-Of-Its-Kind-Thankscember edition of Darts & Laurels.
WikiLeaks a detriment to diplomacy
(12/01/10 12:02am)
I have accepted I will disagree with the editorial staff of the Alligator on almost any given political issue, but Monday’s offensive editorial needs to be addressed.
