With the recent reports of Ray Rice committing assault and the outbreak of assaults at UF, the topic of violence against women is on everybody’s lips.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Florida House bill threatens state waterways

Sep. 10, 2014

Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to prevent new federal oversight of state wetlands and waterways.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Time to end Swamp Party dominance

Sep. 9, 2014

They haven’t appeared just yet, but they’re coming soon.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Inmate abuse must be addressed by correctional leaders

Sep. 9, 2014

In the aftermath of the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, the nation’s attention has turned to the issue of police brutality. The problem of abuse and excessive force by law enforcement also extends to America’s prison system. Nowhere is inmate abuse more evident and prevalent than in Florida.

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McDonnell conviction highlights problems with GOP governors

Sep. 9, 2014

Last week, former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was convicted of corruption. McDonnell was once a shining star in the Republican Party and was a potential 2012 running mate for Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

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Rice incident latest national example of violence against women

Sep. 9, 2014

Sunday night, a string of texts lit up on my phone. As soon as I saw the short UF Alert number, I knew — dreading it, but knowing it — another case of battery had just been reported to the police.

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College students shape the future — if they vote

Sep. 8, 2014

Low voter turnout has been a prominent feature of American elections for the last several decades. In the 2012 election, only about two-thirds of all voters cast ballots.

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