Politics


The Dread of Being a Bystander
Feb 21, 2012

By Faithful Okoye

Israeli journalist Amira Hass, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors, spoke at UF last week and shared her controversial perspective on the Israel/Palestine conflict.

‘America’s Mayor’ Stops Through Gainesville
Jan 29, 2012

By Christine Csencsitz

Rudy Giuliani has been deemed “America’s Mayor” despite the controversy surrounding his career. His speech at UF was engaging and, for the most part, apolitical.

Why Student Votes Matter
Jan 22, 2012

By Christine Csencsitz

The UF College Democrats chapter is looking to improve Gainesville’s historically low voter turn-out in local elections by focusing on students, 42 percent of the city’s overall population.

No ID, No Vote
Jan 14, 2012

By Melanie Brkich

Republican-sponsored voter ID laws, allegedly designed to prevent voter fraud, run the risk of marginalizing women, minorities, youth, and low-income voters. Is the GOP’s anti-fraud crusade tainted by ulterior motives?

The Cottage Food Law
Dec 31, 2011

By Ashira Morris

Gainesville’s “Illegal Jam Company” is finally legal. Recent legislation enables entrepreneurs to sell homemade products without the use of a commercial kitchen.

Tough Times for Your Mail(wo)men
Dec 28, 2011

By Jeremiah Tattersall

If the U.S. Postal Service follows through with its current plan by May 15, all mail will be delayed by 2-3 days and Gainesville will loose 232 good, local jobs.

#Occupy the Polls
Dec 19, 2011

By Fine Print Staff

The City of Gainesville has two seats up for election on Jan. 31, the District 1 Commissioner and at-large 1 City Commissioner. The two people elected will be in office for at least the next three years, so here’s some background on your choices.

Where the GMOs Grow
Dec 18, 2011

By Lily Wan

Florida Organic Growers, a Gainesville-based nonprofit, joined thousands of farmers across the country in a defensive lawsuit against Monsanto, the world’s leading producer of transgenic seeds.

Pushing the Limit
Dec 17, 2011

By Ellen McHugh

After a wave of protests and public outrage, the city-imposed meal limit at St. Francis House is gone, only to be replaced by mandatory criminal background checks for the homeless and hungry.

When the Springs Run Dry
Nov 3, 2011

By Henry Taksier

In the face of budget cuts and apathetic politicians, independent researchers fight to save Florida’s springs.

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