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(06/16/14 4:36am)
In recent years, women’s empowerment has become a rising topic of interest amongst global leaders. Among these leaders are humanitarians and political representatives who have consistently traveled to developing and underdeveloped countries with the purpose of advocating for women’s rights. The primary focus of these leaders is to evoke positive change in societies where gender inequality and segregation are most prominent, like the Middle East. In a melting pot of political, economic and social instability, chance of reform seems unlikely to occur in the near future. Female leaders, such as Lubna Suliman Olavan and Manal-al Sharif, have addressed the need for women’s rights in the Middle East. It is important for western cultures like the United States to constantly encourage and support women in these cultures’ pursuit of independence and aid them in creating a peaceful environment to prosper in.
(06/10/14 2:33am)
Americans were horrified by the recent shootings near the University of Santa Barbara. Seven people, including the shooter, were killed. What was more shocking was the misogynistic nature of the incident.
(05/21/14 11:59pm)
Dear editor,
(04/22/14 12:00am)
On Wednesday, The New York Times ran a front-page story detailing how Florida State University and Tallahassee Police had left multiple rape allegations, including the one against star quarterback Jameis Winston, uninvestigated.
(04/16/14 11:55pm)
The Wednesday release of The New York Times’ story about a flawed investigation into Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston’s rape allegations is reverberating in Gainesville.
(04/16/14 11:02pm)
The New York Times investigation published Wednesday reopened the discussion of the sexual assault allegations filed against Florida State University football’s crown jewel, Jameis Winston.
(04/09/14 10:50pm)
There are two criminal justice systems in the U.S.: one for the rich, one for the poor.
(04/03/14 12:25am)
Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted.
(04/02/14 12:37am)
Gainesville Police arrested a local man Friday following accusations that he and another man picked up a woman from a Midtown bar, took her to a hotel and raped her.
(04/01/14 11:33pm)
Jake Rush caught the attention of websites like Gawker when reports surfaced of the Alachua Republican lawyer’s involvement with live-action role-playing games. During his undergraduate years at UF, Rush was part of The Camarilla, the UF chapter of an international gaming society. Around 2009, under the name of his gaming alter ego Chazz Darling, Rush posted messages in a gaming forum with violent and sexual threats, according to Gawker.
(03/31/14 11:47pm)
The first of many things wrong with the column in Time magazine by Caroline Kitchens is its title: “It’s Time to End ‘Rape Culture’ Hysteria.”
(03/24/14 10:41pm)
I wasn’t sure how to reply to a question that sat in my inbox.
(03/19/14 11:44pm)
A Florida lawmaker made headlines Wednesday when she announced her plans to stop marriages in the state from going forward if both partners are younger than 16.
(03/17/14 11:20pm)
The reaction from fellow males to my column last week on the male role in misogyny at UF was quite revealing.
(03/10/14 11:37pm)
Ed. note: This column uses strong language. Offensive words have been left uncensored to preserve the columnist’s intent.
(02/25/14 1:05am)
A county advisory board for rape victims has six slots open.
(02/24/14 1:44am)
Outshined by a month that glorifies relationships, February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and locals advocates are offering advice to to raise awareness.
(02/10/14 11:15pm)
Syria is rife with civil unrest. Many archaeological sites have been looted, museums are being damaged, and artifacts are being stolen. During times of war, cultural heritage is left defenseless. Islamic landmarks like the Umayyad Mosque, the old city of Aleppo and the Krak des Chavaliers — a crusader castle — have all been damaged by bombs and theft.
(02/07/14 1:35am)
They found nothing in the dirt.
(02/07/14 1:15am)
Paul Rowles, who police think killed UF finance junior Tiffany Sessions in 1989, killed before.
