Feminist Feelings - Calm down, there is no ‘war on men’
(11/27/12 1:00am)
There are very few words to describe all the emotions we felt when reading Suzanne Venker’s piece on Fox News’ website titled “The war on men.”
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Darts & Laurels
(10/12/12 2:00am)
It seems like the fall season is supposed to start with new episodes of TV shows, but instead it didn’t start until this week when the weather finally changed. Thank goodness it did, though, because Floridians can only own so many tank tops before we start to look funny.
UF student denied entry to first lady Michelle Obama speech
(09/20/12 12:39am)
When Matt Pesek got dressed Monday, he didn’t know his T-shirt choice would ruin his plans.
Darts & Laurels
(09/07/12 12:40am)
Now that the winds of Tropical Storm Isaac have subsided, we can all finally focus on what’s important: Fall flavors are back at Starbucks. From Pumpkin Spice lattes to Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccinos, at least we can pretend the cooler weather is upon us.
Chick-fil-A debacle not just ‘free speech’
(08/07/12 12:35am)
It’s about more than just chicken, people.
Meditation helps when getting over someone
(03/12/12 12:18am)
This column has high levels of Buddhism, so I apologize if I start to transcend meaning or pour you all a tad too much hippie Kool-Aid. I’ll try to remain grounded and, if I fail, I’ll try to do so adorably, like Sarah Palin or Ron Paul. This task is difficult when ultimate reality is free of all adjectives, you know?
Questions chosen for debate wall
(11/29/11 12:52am)
Does voting really matter? Should the draft be reinstated? Should Sarah Palin run for president?
Cain's candidacy not worth supporting
(10/27/11 12:13am)
"We've run a campaign like nobody's ever seen. But then, America's never seen a candidate like Herman Cain."
With GOP field set, Romney woos the unconvinced
(10/05/11 8:43pm)
WASHINGTON - With the Chris Christie and Sarah Palin teases over, Mitt Romney is telling Republican activists there's all the more reason to get excited about his presidential campaign. They will keep him waiting a bit longer, it seems.
Women play an influential role in politics
(09/27/11 11:59pm)
I have a humble rebuttal to last Tuesday's column "Politics Needs Better Female Role Models" by Sami Main. I reject the premise that today's young women do not have anyone to look up to.
Politics needs better female role models
(09/20/11 12:24am)
I'd like to issue an apology on behalf of all women. Sorry, ladies, but I think a good percentage of you will agree with me anyway.
Darts and Laurels
(09/15/11 11:37pm)
We've made it through another week.
As politicians open their mouths, Orwell backflips in his grave
(06/09/11 12:00am)
In 1946, George Orwell said that political language "is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind."
UF stand-up comedians enjoying national, local spotlight
(04/14/11 10:15pm)
Stand-up comedians in Gainesville have it pretty good.
The A-list
(04/06/11 11:30pm)
READ: “Bossypants”
Living Memory: Ferraro’s impact on U.S. politics still felt
(03/27/11 11:30pm)
You don’t have to be a woman to appreciate the advances Geraldine Ferraro made in her 1984 shot at the vice presidency. After her death on Saturday, we’ve been realizing that she, along with others of her ilk, have been changing our nation far more than the requisite history-class mention would have us think.
Political experts discuss 2012 candidates, issues
(02/07/11 12:33am)
For Rod Smith, last November was not a pretty month.
Bill of Rights doesn’t know party lines
(02/03/11 11:30pm)
Conservative thinkers could see this coming before President Obama was even elected.
What does feminism mean today, anyway?
(01/28/11 9:21pm)
A common refrain heard among young women and men goes a little something like this: "I believe in equal rights for men and women, but ... "
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?
