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‘Support the troops’ not just a phrase

(11/09/09 11:00pm)

Tomorrow is Veterans Day. Support the troops.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/11/support-the-troops-not-just-a-phrase

Cruel Courts: Florida judicial system should rethink how it tries teens

(11/09/09 11:00pm)

Three South Florida teenagers who stand accused of setting another teen on fire will be charged as adults, according to the Associated Press. Denver Jarvis and Matthew Bent, both 15, and Jesus Mendez, 16, were charged with one count each of attempted second-degree murder on Monday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/11/cruel-courts-florida-judicial-system-should-rethink-how-it-tries-teens

Some Republicans ‘condone rape’

(11/04/09 10:50pm)

In response to Wednesday's letter to the editor written by James G., you failed to understand an important point, James. I agree with you that Paul's claim of racism in regard to Joe Wilson's remarks is unfounded and silly. I also agree that Paul's slander of the Republican Party in reference to ACORN was unjustified. But when it comes to the issue of Republicans being rapists for not passing "some bill," you showed a complete lack of knowledge about the subject.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/11/some-republicans-condone-rape

Murty’s statements about Republicans biased

(11/04/09 12:10am)

This is in response to Paul Murty's article on Monday that could only be described as a "slaughter of logic." Paul, your article was nothing short of a biased attempt to prove that the Republicans are all evil, racist Halliburton employees who rape women. I am not kidding. At one point in your article, you somehow deduce that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson was a racist for saying "you lie" to Obama.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/11/murty-s-statements-about-republicans-biased

Congress Republicans must listen through the shouting

(11/02/09 11:25pm)

Attention Republicans in Congress:

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/11/congress-republicans-must-listen-through-the-shouting

Michigan ordinance similar to local Charter Amendment 1

(10/30/09 12:30am)

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

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/michigan-ordinance-similar-to-local-charter-amendment-1

Campus group demonstrates against Planned Parenthood

(10/29/09 11:45pm)

Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, was the topic of interest Thursday when UF's Pro-Life Alliance held a demonstration on the Plaza of the Americas.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/campus-group-demonstrates-against-planned-parenthood

‘Halloween ain’t what it used to be’

(10/28/09 11:05pm)

Halloween evolves for each of us as we go through life more than perhaps any other holiday. Thanksgiving is always about food, family and football, and how one celebrates Christmas as a child usually has lifelong repercussions on your religious or commercial meaning for the holiday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/halloween-ain-t-what-it-used-to-be

PETA approach too violent

(10/26/09 11:30pm)

PETA's support for the humane treatment of animals is admirable, but their methods are questionable when they show violent videos with scenes of graphic animal abuse.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/peta-approach-too-violent

Movies about food: Tampopo

(10/25/09 8:40pm)

Film: Tampopo (1985)

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/movies-about-food-tampopo

Government needed for health reform

(10/23/09 1:10am)

While I believe that Neal Wheeler has the kernel of a good idea in his letter to the editor, he becomes increasingly more ignorant as the piece goes on. His idea that the government can't be counted on to fix everyone's problems is very true. The government can't, in fact, fix everything. Perhaps the government has tried too hard in the past to fix all the problems in American society, but this doesn't extend to health care.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/government-needed-for-health-reform

In Denial: Insurers shouldn’t restrict victims’ coverage

(10/22/09 12:35am)

Let's just come out and say it - the health care system in America has really seen better days. From insurers booting sick people to the curb to the elderly having to choose between food and much-needed prescription drugs, the States definitely lag behind the rest of the developed world in providing health care regardless of age or socioeconomic status.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/in-denial-insurers-shouldn-t-restrict-victims-coverage

Amnesty International shows films about human rights violations on campus

(10/21/09 12:45am)

Amnesty International held the first of three film showings Tuesday to spread the word about worldwide human rights violations.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/amnesty-international-shows-films-about-human-rights-violations-on-campus

September's celebrity and politician interruptions

(10/08/09 12:00am)

It appears the month of September was one of interruptions with celebrities and politicians both acting like 6-year-olds in the grocery store.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/september-s-celebrity-and-politician-interruptions

Group to hold sexual violence awareness events

(10/06/09 12:00am)

UF's Victory Over Violence, a club that aims to eliminate sexual abuse, will host a Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) campaign until Oct. 13.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/group-to-hold-sexual-violence-awareness-events

Police arrest suspect in rape, armed robbery of UF students

(10/01/09 12:00am)

After hours of investigation, Gainesville Police believe they have arrested the man who robbed two female UF students and raped one of them early Wednesday morning.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/police-arrest-suspect-in-rape-armed-robbery-of-uf-students