Politics

Opinion: Stay informed during the 2026 Utah legislative session

Staying informed in this political climate is crucial.

By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | January 30, 2026

As Utah enters the 2026 legislative session, knowing the process and following bills that could be imperative or problematic is essential. The general session of the Utah Legislature is 45 days...

Opinion: Say no to Charlie Kirk Boulevard

HB 196 calls for Harvey Milk Boulevard to be renamed Charlie Kirk Boulevard. Utah legislators need to say no to HB 196 and fight against conservative propaganda.

By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | January 25, 2026

Utah Representative Trevor Lee is trying to change Harvey Milk Boulevard to Charlie Kirk Boulevard. HB 196 is an unnecessary piece of propaganda that isolates LGBTQ+ Utahns. This bill seeks...

Opinion: ICE are the real domestic terrorists

The actions of ICE throughout 2025 and early 2026 are closely aligned with the FBI definition of domestic terrorism.

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor | January 11, 2026

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem...

SNAP delays hit SLC food banks in shutdown

As the longest U.S. government shutdown meets its end, food organizations across Salt Lake City continue to feel the effects.

By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | November 14, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a U.S. federal program that provides food-purchasing assistance to low- and no-income individuals to help them maintain...

Opinion: Don’t lose sight of true protest

No Kings Day is a worthwhile starting point, but continuing to imagine something bigger for the anti-Trump resistance movement is crucial.

By Elizabeth Griffee, Assistant Opinion Editor | November 4, 2025

On Oct. 18, Americans across the country marched in the second round of No Kings protests this year, demonstrating against President Trump’s abuses of power. No Kings Day is designed to be...

Opinion: Censoring Public Media Threatens Democracy

Public broadcasting services need funding to provide for Americans.

By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | August 26, 2025

President Donald Trump signed a bill Aug. 1 cutting federal funding to public media outlets. This includes National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The Trump administration...

Opinion: The U Must Cut Ties With Ariel University

The U must terminate its partnership with Ariel College because of the school’s Israeli affiliation.

By Evan Van Leuven, Opinion Writer | July 31, 2025

The University of Utah has partnered with a Zionist college in the occupied West Bank, known as Ariel University. The U requests neutrality from its employees and offers neutrality as an institution...

Opinion: Trump’s Big Terrible Bill

This legislation is a deeply misguided attempt at reform that will hurt everyday Americans, undermine public trust and jeopardize the futures of students across the country.

By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | July 26, 2025

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4. The Big Beautiful Bill will provide tax cuts for billionaires while harming the working class exponentially. This bill contains...

Opinion: Medicaid Saved My Family, It Could Save Yours Too

The Big Beautiful Bill’s cuts to Medicaid will be lethal. This affects everyone, regardless of current healthcare status.

By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer | July 11, 2025

As a teenager, the issue of Medicaid was only a topic of political discussion for me. I supported the program’s expansion, but never really thought of the issue as my fight. My family had a...

Opinion: Israel’s War Crimes Must End

The illegal seizure of a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid vessel is par for the course in Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians.

By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer | July 7, 2025

On June 9, a humanitarian aid boat headed for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli military while in international waters. The entire crew, including climate activist Greta Thunberg and European...