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Editorial: Democrats Must Start From Zero

  Donald Trump has secured the presidency once again. This time, however, it was not through a glitch in the electoral college system or a violent uprising to overturn the election results....

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Opinion: The War for Masculinity

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer December 2, 2024

  What it means to be a man and the implications that correspond are questions that have always remained at the forefront of the modern culture war. The debate has transcended decades. Each...

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Opinion: Friendships Can’t Survive Polarized Morals

By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer November 30, 2024

  Friendship is valuable. Many people seek friends to be there for them through life's best and worst parts. During a heated political season, many people feel they have no choice but to cut contact...

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Opinion: Citizens United v. FEC Remains the Hidden Threat

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer November 7, 2024

  In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the conservative political action committee (PAC), Citizens United, in the landmark Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC) case....

A ballot drop box for the 2018 midterm elections at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City on Oct. 23, 2018.

Opinion: Your Voice Matters

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor August 27, 2024

  All eyes inevitably fixate on the presidential race in the frenzy of election season. This intense focus on who will occupy the Oval Office often overshadows an equally, if not more, critical...

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Timpa: Trump Has Destroyed the Republican Party

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer August 12, 2024

  Donald Trump has never been popular among Democrat voters. This shouldn’t come as a surprise. However, the growing rift between lifelong conservatives and the former president is a surprise.   This...

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Hall: The Fight For Our Fundamental Rights

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor August 4, 2024

  Project 2025, a manifesto crafted under the guise of preparing for a future Republican presidency, has gained a lot of traction during recent election discourse. It proposes sweeping changes that...

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Hall: Americans Need Media Literacy

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor July 2, 2024

  Combatting misinformation has become a critical challenge on social media platforms like TikTok. Content can spread rapidly and influence a wide audience. The rampant spread of false information...

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Point of View: Why Legislative Bills are Difficult to Understand

Transcript: Estella Weeks: Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Point of View, The Daily Utah Chronicle’s opinion podcast. My name is Estella Weeks, your host for today's episode, and I'm joined by...

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Jarvis and Lezaic: A Rising Push for Censorship

By Caroline Jarvis and Angela Lezaic April 16, 2024

  In a slew of censorship pushed by the United States government and mostly U.S.-based media companies, Meta’s new political content filter poses the most recent cause for outrage. The update...