Critical analysis of evolution needed
(03/20/11 11:30pm)
Nearly everyone agrees that critical thinking is a skill essential for children to develop as early as possible.
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Smaller issues not federal concerns
(03/17/11 11:30pm)
The economy is in the tank. Unemployment is stagnant. The budget crisis has brought us to the brink of a government shutdown. Libya is burning, and Egypt is still in turmoil.
UF free speech advocate group backs Supreme Court's Westboro decision
(03/03/11 11:00pm)
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Wednesday in favor of a controversial Kansas church’s infamous funeral protests, citing the First Amendment.
Speak Your Mind: Court defends First Amendment
(03/03/11 12:02am)
When we first heard about the 8-1 Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church, we were confused. This ridiculous group protests outside military funerals, including the one in question held for Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, putting the families of the soldiers through more grief than necessary.
Campaign funding decision benefits Republicans
(03/01/11 12:02am)
Zack Smith concludes in his column published Feb. 21 that U.S. House Republicans voted to end the public funding of presidential campaigns because of its “unpopularity” and its waste of public funds.
Students claim to have voted multiple times
(02/25/11 12:02am)
Three students have come forward claiming to have voted multiple times during this week’s Student Government election.
Student Body President candidates against block tuition
(02/10/11 11:45pm)
Though the Unite Party and Progress Party will be battling for office at the end of this month, they both agree that fighting against the implementation of block tuition is a top priority.
Second Amendment is here to stay
(02/03/11 11:30pm)
In response to Wednesday’s letter, “Second Amendment needs another look,” I feel like re-examining the Second Amendment is old hat. Grundy stated the age-old anti-gun activists argument of the “conditional clause.” Sir, the Second Amendment has had another look. In fact, the Supreme Court has directly ruled “no” on it fewer than five times, plus four indirect rulings. Each word has been broken down and clearly defined. I’m happy to say that the Supreme Court has not taken the same view as you. I think the issue was settled a long time ago.
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 ... "
Only Human: Abortion debate leaves dignity behind
(01/20/11 12:02am)
As the day draws closer to the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, a lot of words will be thrown around. Some, such as “crazy,” “insensitive” and “irrational,” will cast broad strokes on vast groups of people. Others, such as “religious fanatic,” “Nazi,” and “baby-killer” will raise both eyebrows and ugly sentiment.
Local experts weigh in on health care law’s costitutionality
(01/10/11 12:05am)
Opponents of the U.S. health care law scored a victory for their cause in mid-December when a Virginia-based federal judge became the first to invalidate a section of the legislation.
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.
Travelers avoid airline pat downs with advanced imaging technology
(11/23/10 12:15am)
Following the recent implementation of invasive pat-down procedures and body scanners by the Transportation Security Administration, many travelers and airline employees are voicing their opposition.
Blue Crush
(11/17/10 12:02am)
Mice, hamsters and other small woodland creatures, rejoice! The lame-duck House of Representatives thinks you’re the most important demographic.
Supreme Court should leave video games alone
(11/09/10 12:02am)
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear several cases that will further define the freedoms of speech that are protected by the First Amendment, but only one case prominently involves Arnold Schwarzenegger and the tenuous link between Mortal Kombat and parenting skills.
Patent decision will affect UF researchers, inventors
(11/08/10 12:02am)
The Supreme Court of the United States will make a decision that may affect the rights of inventors and researchers at universities across the nation, including UF.
Ballot Breakdown
(11/02/10 12:53am)
As voters head to the polls on Election Day, beneath the names of high-profile candidates like Rick Scott and Marco Rubio they will see a list of six proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution.
Amendment Showdown
(10/28/10 12:02am)
We see you’ve made it through your near booklet of a sample ballot, filling in the bubbles for the best candidates (in black ink because apparently blue is just not acceptable) as we work our way through the endorsements of major political candidates. But you still have local races, judges to not reappoint (read: Charles T. Canady) and lots of amendments to bravely work your way through. Luckily, we’re not going to abandon you in the wake of a mind-numbing panic of legalese. Stay with us as we present you with your very own and possibly very first This-Looks-A-Lot-Like-Darts-&-Laurels-But-It’s-Really-Not edition of Amendment Showdown.
Indifference biggest threat to democracy
(10/22/10 12:03am)
Voter apathy is the No. 1 enemy of democracy.
