Houses of worship in the United States — from churches and temples to mosques and synagogues — are considered tax-exempt entities by the federal government. This week, the writer behind Slate’s financial blog, Matthew Yglesias, argued that exempting churches from taxes is counterproductive.
A recent surge of whistle-blowing puts personal liberties into question.
Over the summer, Florida International University took a big step forward on an important issue.
This weird mini-week is coming to a close, and if you’re already feeling stressed, remember: It only gets harder from here!
The debate over the legalization of marijuana may have just received an unexpected boost from a prominent news organization’s medical correspondent.
Brace yourselves — another wave of sequestration is coming. And no, it has nothing to do with horses.
Welcome back to Gainesville, Gators! Did you miss the soupy weather? The dependable afternoon monsoons? The herds of lanyard-wearing, starry-eyed freshmen around every corner? Of course you did!
Dear UF students:
There are a few basics to successful dorm living. Follow this advice, and you’ll survive with some money to spare. Don’t, and you’ll be broke. Simple, right?
Welcome, Class of 2017, to the University of Florida, to Gainesville and to the start of your college experience.
Welcome to the City of Gainesville, one of the finest college towns in the United States! We are very proud of our institutions of higher learning — also among the nation’s finest — and as Mayor I am committed to maintaining our strong partnerships with the University of Florida and Santa Fe College to offer you unique ways to enrich your experience.
BAM, I’m in the air. Establish a base, head butt, elbow to the face, elbow to the groin, shin scrape, foot stomp — I’m free.
For most of us, college is a special time. Perhaps for the first time ever, we get to experience the unbridled freedom of adulthood while still being afforded the tether of financial support. Without parental supervision, a new student might feel inclined to do anything and everything, if only as an experiment. Other students might feel frightened and lonely without the support and comfort of their loved ones.
On Tuesday I wrote on the importance of maintaining Internet freedom — if only for the most excellent ability that it gives us to spread information. I would like to explore this concept a little more deeply but from a different perspective.
Summer’s finally winding down, and you made it.
I’ve been working with the Alligator for nearly a year, first as a columnist and now as Opinions editor.
“Doctor Who” fans around the world tuned in to various BBC outlets on Sunday to find out who would play the role of The Doctor’s 12th incarnation.
As hypocritical as it may sound, libertarians, anti-statists and market anarchists should embrace the welfare state and acquire as many public benefits as possible.
There’s a tired argument that has been used time and time again by Republicans. “If Bush were president and doing the same things Obama’s doing, he’d never get a break.”
Holy mackerel, what a week. Whether it be massive exams or getting caught in that massive storm yesterday, we’re sure that your patience has been tested at least once. It’s all part of being a Gator, though. Take heart: The rough bits help you to appreciate the good bits so much more. We’ll help you wind down with this week’s it-gets-better edition of...
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