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COLUMNS
Anti–Palin views do not count as sexism
Nov. 6, 2008It's strange, really. I don't feel like a sexist.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Voluntary actions aren’t hazing
By Alexandra Frank | Nov. 6, 2008I understand that hazing is wrong and dangerous, but if everything was voluntary, can allegations still be considered hazing?
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Facebook statuses show ignorance
By John Lockett | Nov. 5, 2008The 2008 presidential election was a milestone in more ways than one.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Abortion rhetoric not main problem
By Perry Johnson | Nov. 5, 2008While some may argue the terms "pro-life" and "pro-choice" are equally poor choices in rhetoric for how they describe abortion, I would like to go straight to the heart of the debate and shed some light as to why one expression makes more sense than the other. Abortion is about life and the value of it. While the issue certainly has social, economic and ethical components, none of this matters if a fetus is considered a life.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Historic election should inspire activism
By Kathryn Ranhorn | Nov. 5, 2008As a heterosexual female, facing my gay best friend after Amendment 2 declared him inferior ruined my post-election celebrations. What am I supposed to say, "Better luck next time"? Unfortunately, this isn't an Ole Miss game.
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COLUMNS
Obama win brings hope to Americans
Nov. 5, 2008Sitting on the floor against the wall in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, I had separated myself from the masses and slowly began to grasp what President-elect Barack Obama's victory meant to the black students at UF.
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EDITORIALS
Ed Board hosting optional, kick–ass party
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 5, 2008The Editorial Board is salivating in anticipation of the weekend. We know we're still a day away, but we can't help but look forward to it because we have the best plans for Friday night.
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Rental bicycles won’t lower car use
Nov. 4, 2008When I first saw a front-page story about a UF program encouraging bicycle use, I was more than excited. I am a huge cycling advocate.
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EDITORIALS
Long Journey: Election’s afterglow won’t last forever
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 4, 2008On Oct. 23, 2006, Time Magazine introduced us to Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. The publication allowed the face of a first-term U.S. senator to engulf the whole cover with the headline, "Why Barack Obama Could Be the Next President."
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Voter registration groups have serious responsibility
By Katie Saunders | Nov. 4, 2008I am new to Florida, and I have recently registered to vote here because I knew my vote would mean a lot more in Florida than in my home state of Texas.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Abortion jargon hinders debate
By Michael Barbieri | Nov. 4, 2008We know political discourse is mostly rhetoric, not debate. Abortion is the only major issue in which the words used to identify your point of view are meaningless rhetorical euphemisms.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Darwinism not justification for genocide
By Jamie Mann | Nov. 3, 2008It is not my intention to belittle anyone who uses our free speech zones regardless of whether they are preaching, campaigning or whatever.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
ObamaBot inspires personal epiphany
By Josh Burkard | Nov. 3, 2008This political season has been tough for me. So far, I've avoided thinking about it by focusing on giving congressional offices an earful about the $700 billion they just flushed down the toilet.
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EDITORIALS
It’s About Time: We officially endorse Obama for president
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 3, 2008The Editorial Board has caught a lot of flack for supposedly being biased toward Sen. Barack Obama. We want to make it abundantly clear that until about two weeks ago, we had no idea which candidate was going to receive our votes and our endorsement. However, today we can proudly say that we are officially endorsing Obama as our preferred choice for 44th President of the United States.
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COLUMNS
Spreading wealth helps middle class
Nov. 3, 2008In the last three decades, conservative leaders in this nation have done something remarkable. They have convinced Americans that equality is bad, specifically economic equality. Anything remotely resembling a progressive tax system is labeled as socialist and radical.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Biased publication sours Republican rally
By Bryan Griffin | Nov. 2, 2008I respect the Alligator and its writers for the business they run, but perhaps a lesson in journalistic values is in order. The College Republican's very successful "Rally for McCain/Palin" at Turlington on Thursday received less than fair or accurate coverage from the Alligator in Friday's issue. As expected, it appeared on page 11, while Obama marches and Campus NOW rallies were on the front page the rest of the week.
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Next president will face uphill battle
Nov. 2, 2008With early voters turning out in droves and national anticipation at an all-time high, the most consequential election in at least 30 years (or possibly ever) is a day away.
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Vote! There’s no reason to bypass voting Tuesday
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 2, 2008Forgive us for bludgeoning a poor dead horse, but we have to stress the importance of voting one last time.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Religion should not serve political agenda
By Rev. Milford Griner | Nov. 2, 2008As a pastor, community leader and advocate of justice and respect, I have been asked in recent weeks to be a public supporter of Amendment 2.
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COLUMNS
Paradoxical reasoning spoils politic
Oct. 30, 2008In the last 200,000 years, man has evolved from a common hominid to that of a god among all animals. We have accomplished what the dinosaurs could not in more than 165 million years. We have conquered all other animals, save those at the most isolated depths of the ocean. We have been to space, to our moon and are planning a trip to Mars, yet people live in fear of truth.
