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Tax proposal dubbed 'fair' for a reason 19

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

1 hour ago by

I know I have a better shot of getting into Yale for law school than seeing the new administration in Washington enact this policy, but I'll give it a shot anyhow. Our federal tax system is broken and out of control. The amount of time it takes to earn enough money to pay your entire federal tax burden has steadily come later and later each year.

IN REMEMBRANCE 13

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

4 hours ago by

Lauren Wade, a sophomore anthropology major from Athens, looks to Connor Gillis, a senior anthropology major, as they lie inside sketches of bodies Thursday at Tate Plaza.

The drawings represent two of the 23 outlines which represent a person killed this year as a result of a hate crime. The event was for the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which honors transgender people who died because of their lifestyle.

Never coming home again? 11

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

5 hours ago by

My big brother Matt always left the toilet seat up. The disgusting plastic bottles he used to spit tobacco were all over the house. We ran to our mother with our arguments - both adults yet still pushing and shoving like toddlers. Matt brought out the fire and claws in me - all good big brothers do, I suppose.

Health care opinions clarified 8

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

2 hours ago by

I would like to first start by saying that I respect Elan Golan's opinion, "Health care reform plausible," published Thursday, but I would like to clarify a few things that he wrote in his column. I'll take the points that Elan took. First, "We'll have to wait in lines forever.

No plans to penalize fraternity despite authorities finding of hazing 8

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

3 hours ago by Staff and news service reports

The University has no plans at this time to penalize a fraternity which Oconee County authorities said was engaging in a hazing ritual, according to published reports.

Guns on campus? 7

Colonnade, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA

2 hours ago by Ryan Del Campo

Americans interpret the Second Amendment in several different ways. Some prefer the strict interpretation, which implies that citizens only have the right to arm and maintain a militia. Some others extend the interpretation to provide access and ownership of firearms with a few limitations.

Support for Democrat may not work 2

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

3 hours ago by

The very reason why Democrats want Jim Martin to be elected the U.S. Senator from Georgia may be what ultimately causes his defeat, a University professor and renowned elections expert told Athens business executives Thursday.

In a Rasmussen poll released Wednesday, "52 percent of Georgians polled said if Georgia does seem to determine whether Democrats get 60 seats, they'll be less likely to vote for him," said Charles Bullock, political science professor of legislative politics.

SGA Announcements 2

The West Georgian, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

3 hours ago by Online Editor

SGA is NOW on FACEBOOK! Come voice your opinions online and tell us what changes you would like to see on campus, Remember we are here for YOU!.

Currently, SGA is working with Transportation Services to better accommodate the vibrant population that West Georgia is becoming, options for new bus routes are being considered as well as new Buses.

The Red & Black Listings 1

The Red and Black, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

6 hours ago by

The Studio Group's 27th Annual Show and Sale. Chase Street Warehouses. 5 to 9 p.m. Percussion Recital: David Cox, Ryan Moore, Taylor Houchens. UGA Ramsey Concert Hall. 3:30 p.m. Free. Dave Howard. Little Kings Shuffle Club. 5:30 p.m. Free. UGA Opera Ensemble.