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We need more accountability in political office
Nov. 7, 2013There seems to be an epidemic of poor decisions plaguing mayoral offices everywhere.
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Racism is still a pervasive problem
Nov. 6, 2013We don’t need to look further than the pages of this newspaper to see how racism still plagues this entire country. But we can.
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Guest column: I’m ready for a debate about Hillary Clinton, Democratic platform
Nov. 6, 2013In 2008, while I was in high school, I supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. Without being able to recall the exact details, small differences over health care and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq led me to prefer Clinton over President Barack Obama.
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Sen. Paul’s hypocritical plagiarism makes him a ‘taker’
Nov. 6, 2013Two weeks ago, I wrote a column about Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) advocating the use of misinformation and deception during a speech to University of Louisville medical students. Paul explained to the students that he would often spread false rumors about upcoming exams among his classmates and claimed that misinformation can be “a great tactic.”
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Being human means having dignity
Nov. 6, 2013Swedish writer Henning Mankell described an emaciated, young boy he once saw walking abnormally slow down a village road in Africa.
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Can former Gov. Charlie Crist win?
Nov. 4, 2013With former Republican and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announcing his gubernatorial candidacy on Monday, all eyes will eventually rest on our state in 2014. He will most likely be the Democratic challenger to face off against current Gov. Rick Scott. The main question that will be asked is, “Can the turncoat win back his office?”
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How do we define ‘revolution’ in 2013?
Nov. 4, 2013What does revolution mean in today’s complex world?
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Guest column: Join the tradition: Gator Growl 2013
Nov. 3, 2013The excitement is definitely in the air. It’s the University of Florida’s Homecoming week, and Gator Growl is almost here!
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Love them or hate them, food stamps are a necessity
Nov. 3, 2013In an effort to stem the tide of millions of Americans using government handouts to put food on the table, major cuts to the nation’s food stamp program went into effect last week. Conservatives cheer it as a way to cut additional government waste, while liberals recall the days when millions of Americans lived in poverty, unable to feed their families.
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Writers should be compensated for work
Nov. 3, 2013Everyone knows the world we live in is increasingly centered on technology — its invention, design, construction, marketing and — most importantly — its use. Science, technology, engineering and math careers abound and STEM-major students receive incentives for choosing more “worthwhile” tracks. Such a society denounces the humanities and its subfields.
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Saudi women rebel — from the driver’s seat
Oct. 31, 2013There is a wonderful movie called “Wadjda” that traces the plight of a young girl determined to get her hands on a bicycle.
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Media searches for truth, not impartiality
Oct. 30, 2013Journalism is dead, and we all know it.
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Guest column: How citizens can help the nation
Oct. 29, 2013Now that the government shutdown has ended, it’s time to focus on what we informed citizens can do to further our government’s stellar financial standing and its excellent track record of international diplomacy.
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McDonald’s relies on government to subsidize its workers
Oct. 29, 2013It is no secret that the high levels of profitability among many large American corporations stem, in part, from their low labor costs. According to Reuters, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is “one of the lowest minimum wages” among industrialized countries.
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Public sector should emulate America’s private sector
Oct. 28, 2013In 2008, then-candidate President Barack Obama was a tech pioneer. He utilized social media and the Internet to spread his message of “Hope and Change” to millions of Americans. His Internet-money campaign was unbridled. Because of his many online successes, media outlets dubbed him the first social-media president and the man who would usher the federal government into the 21st century.
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Guest column: ‘Rape culture’ label ignores root cause
Oct. 28, 2013In recent years, stories on rape have become increasingly formulaic. We’re given the same statistics with absolutely no analysis of the cause of rape or real solutions.
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Stop and smell the roses, busy Gators
Oct. 28, 2013A good friend of mine carries home a new stack of books from the library every week. She reads all the time, maintains good grades and serves as an event director for one of her extracurriculars. One of my favorite things about her is that, no matter when I ask her to do something, she’s ready. I’ve never heard her say, “I can’t, I’m busy.” She has just as much to do as everyone else but makes time for the things she enjoys, like reading Jacques Lacan and taking photo excursions.
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Guest column: Iran nuclear challenge a win-win?
Oct. 27, 2013Iran‘s nuclear program became a challenge 10 years ago. Some parts of the international community, represented by the permanent members of United Nations Security Council and Germany (P5+1), are exposing their concern about possible military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program, and Iran is operating on peaceful purposes of its program.
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Saudi women drive rights argument home
Oct. 27, 2013A revolution can start with the simplest of actions.
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Guest column: You say you want a revolution? You should start with music
Oct. 24, 2013Music has lost its revolutionary power, and it’s your fault.
