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OPINION | COLUMNS

US owes veterans more than just one day out of the year

Nov. 13, 2014

I sincerely hope that everyone here in Gainesville had a great Veterans Day. Remembering those who have served our country — both the living and those who have passed away or died in action — is incredibly important. Our government is right to set aside a day for celebration and respect for the brave human beings who lay down their lives in the name of protecting every citizen of the U.S. Whether you agree with the military policies and actions the U.S. government has taken throughout history, the sacrifices made by our soldiers should never be diminished.

OPINION | DARTS LAURELS

Kim K., Elizabeth Warren and Breitbart in Darts & Laurels

Nov. 13, 2014

We’ve had a lot of highs and lows this week. An intellectual high to the futuristic feat of landing a rocket on a comet, and a mind-numbing low to Kim Kardashian’s oily butt that “broke the Internet.” But we have to focus. To warm up for a much anticipated game Saturday against South Carolina, we bring you a please-please-let-the-stars-align-so-we-can-have-a-shot-at-going-to-the-SEC-championship edition of...

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Police must treat mental illness more sensibly

Nov. 12, 2014

On Oct. 28, Gretna, Florida, resident Juanita Donald called 911. She was requesting help in transferring her mentally ill son, Kadrick Donald, to the Apalchee Center after Kadrick refused to take his medication.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Net neutrality critical to American future

Nov. 12, 2014

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OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters to the Editor: Voters did not reject Obama's agenda

Nov. 11, 2014

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OPINION | EDITORIALS

NYT report reveals extent of Bondi’s corruption

Nov. 11, 2014

Last week, Florida voters re-elected Attorney General Pam Bondi in a landslide. Bondi received 55 percent of the vote, while her Democratic challenger, George Sheldon, received 42 percent.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Compassion, not indifference, helps poor

Nov. 11, 2014

Last week, 90-year-old Arnold Abbott made headlines worldwide after he was arrested for feeding the homeless in a public park in Fort Lauderdale. The arrest occurred just days after a new city ordinance took effect, making it more difficult for private citizens and charitable organizations to feed the homeless in public.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Student fitness center tips the scale absurdly by not having scales

Nov. 11, 2014

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OPINION | COLUMNS

US needs a clear path moving forward

Nov. 11, 2014

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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Republican victory despite want for less corporate influence

Nov. 9, 2014

When Alachua County voters went to the polls Tuesday the focus of the media and most voters remained primarily on the hotly contested governor’s race and the proposed “Moving Alachua County Forward” transportation tax initiative.

OPINION | COLUMNS

After sweeping the midterm elections, Republicans must prove themselves

Nov. 9, 2014

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OPINION | COLUMNS

Supreme Court must act on gay marriage

Nov. 9, 2014

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OPINION | COLUMNS

Abandon girl hate, support girl love

Nov. 6, 2014

Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by Regina George. No? OK then, ladies, raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by any other girl.

OPINION | DARTS LAURELS

Jon Stewart and pot in Darts & Laurels for 11/7/2014

Nov. 6, 2014

Well, depending on your political leanings, this week could have gone one of two ways. No. 1: You were happy Tuesday night. No. 2: You have or will start drinking to forget and not stop until the 2016 election season. So, with that in mind, here’s your politics-never-stop edition of...

OPINION | COLUMNS

Progressive measures prosper despite losses

Nov. 6, 2014

Tuesday, for those living under a rock, was the day of the 2014 midterm elections — where Democrats lost control of the U.S. Senate. They were also defeated in a number of key governor’s races, including in the state of Florida. The Democrats took a thumping, a shellacking and a whipping, with a net loss of 13 House seats and seven Senate seats.

OPINION | COLUMNS

US-Israel relations counterproductive

Nov. 5, 2014

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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Trivialization of campus sexual assault must end

Nov. 5, 2014

In September, the Obama administration launched the “It’s On Us” campaign, which aimed at addressing the issue of rape and sexual assault on college campuses.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Election 2014: Florida, national trends a letdown

Nov. 4, 2014

On Tuesday, Americans went to the polls and voted to give Republicans control of the U.S. Senate. Although many of the races were very close, it was clear toward the end that Republicans had earned a decisive victory at the national level.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Blame ‘yes’ campaign for failed Amend. 2

Nov. 4, 2014

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OPINION | COLUMNS

Our generation reads, too

Nov. 4, 2014

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