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Reflections on political violence: UF’s response to white nationalism

Tom McCormick Oct 22, 2017

“Not in our town, not in our state, we don’t want your nazi hate,” chanted protesters rhythmically to the beat of drums. A mass of people, standing together in opposition to the presence of white...

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Protests rage as white nationalist Richard Spencer speaks at UF

Tensions were high in Gainesville on Thursday as Richard Spencer, a self-proclaimed white nationalist, spoke at the University of Florida. Hundreds of people gathered on UF’s campus, with the...

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Opinion: Not all words have worth, especially not Richard Spencer’s

Rileigh Wilson Oct 18, 2017

Students at the University of Florida are being offered free beer. Why? Because bars are hoping to dissuade students from attending a speech by National Policy Institute leader Richard Spencer Thursday...

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State of emergency declared in the wake of Spencer speaking at UF

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 16, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County just days before white-nationalist Richard Spencer is set to speak at the University of Florida. Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell...

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White nationalist Richard Spencer to speak at UF

Pierce Turner Oct 5, 2017

White nationalist Richard Spencer is scheduled to speak at the University of Florida on Thursday, Oct. 19, despite being previously denied. Spencer and his group had originally requested space...

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