Medicaid expansion has been a controversial issue in Utah for years. While Republican lawmakers here are wary of “blank checks” and federal involvement, thousands of the poor and homeless remain uncovered...

During Barack Obama’s presidency, Republican lawmakers attempted to repeal his landmark bill, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), over 60 times, each near-guaranteed to fail in the Democrat-controlled Senate....

Scandals are loud while change is sometimes comparatively quiet. The increasing number of videos showing police officers killing unarmed black men across the nation has prompted calls for police reform...

As more and more states commit themselves to higher minimum wages, it gives us a chance to reflect on their success. In the 2016 election alone Arizona, Colorado, Maine and Washington all passed measures...

There is no phrase that’s more overused when it comes to gift-giving than “it’s the thought that counts.” Although I agree with the spirit of the message and wholeheartedly endorse thoughtful gifts,...

Finals week can be challenging. As students finish term papers and study for the hardest tests they’ll have all year, it makes sense that they need some ways to de-stress. Some university students accomplish...

If you’ve lived in Utah long enough, you know the feeling of having an unexpected weather event ruin your day. In addition to rapid temperature changes, Utah’s fluctuating weather can bring storms...

If you’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution, you’ve also probably broken one. That is at least what the statistics suggest, as one Forbe’s Magazine study found that only eight percent of people...

As a college student studying political science, I’m used to hearing about the economy almost like it’s a game. While political parties fight over who can best get that unemployed percentage down,...