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Elections

People casted their votes during the Midterm Elections 2018 at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday October 23, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: The 2020 Election Will Test Our Electoral System’s Integrity

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer October 17, 2020

  Despite the reputation of presidential elections as being highly contentious, they have also rightfully maintained the peaceful transition of power from one president to another. Incumbents finish...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints office building in Salt Lake City photographed on August 28th, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: LDS Leaders Support Unity, Inclusivity and Justice. That’s Code for Biden.

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor October 17, 2020

  It’s no surprise that religious leaders have been silent on issues regarding racism and politics. Many religious leaders keep false unity intact by either neglecting to speak on “partisan”...

Kincart: Students, Heres How to Vote This Fall

Kincart: Students, Here’s How to Vote This Fall

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer October 16, 2020

  The 2020 election is getting closer every day, so now is the time to get registered to vote. With impending judicial nominations and the climate crisis growing more severe by the minute, not...

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Burton: Kael Weston Is the Best Candidate for UT-02

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer October 15, 2020

  Davis County, Utah has been my home for nearly a decade. It’s a great place to live, with kind neighbors, beautiful mountains, good schools and easy access to libraries. The peaceful living...

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Kincart: Vote Biden to Combat Climate Change

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer October 14, 2020

  At the first presidential debate, Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president, Joe Biden, made it clear that he did not support the Green New Deal. He said, “I don’t support...

Courtesy of Biden for President

McGrath: Powerful Women of Color Are Speaking. Listen Up.

By Mackenzie McGrath, Opinion Writer October 14, 2020

  I tolerate being interrupted, apologize profusely for taking up space and contain my anger in public to avoid being seen as an “angry woman” — and I’m white. So imagine how much more...

The vice presidential debate on Oct. 7, 2020 at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Natalie Colby | Daily Utah Chronicle.)

Poma: Where I Stand after the VP Debate

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor October 13, 2020

  The vice presidential debate was more informative for me than last week’s presidential showdown. Many issues that I thought would be discussed were not, and other topics came up unexpectedly. There...

Location of the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate at the University of Utah on Sept. 25, 2020 (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nelson: Presidential Candidates Should Target Their Audience in the Debates, Not Each Other

By Paige Nelson, Opinion Writer October 12, 2020

  November 3rd, 2020. This will be one of the most important elections in our nation's history. Now just weeks from election day, America will get to witness its presidential candidates take the...

Courtesy of Biden for President

Weglinski: Debates Remind Us That Politicians Are Just People

By Sonia Weglinski, Opinion Writer October 12, 2020

  Last Monday the University of Utah announced the randomly selected winners to attend the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate. The drawing pool started roughly with 4,200 students and then dwindled...

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Editorial: We Can Make a Difference This Fall Despite a Discouraging Election

  This election cycle has been exhausting to say the least. The nation is deeply polarized and many of us despise Trump but are disappointed that Joe Biden is the Democratic nominee. Voter suppression...