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...

  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...

  The United States is in turmoil as the current administration attempts to rein in unethical power over its citizens. President Donald Trump is targeting Mexican people in the U.S. for mass deportations...

  In 2024, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported the highest number of antisemitic incidents ever recorded in one year. More than 10,000 antisemitic incidents were reported in the U.S.. From...

  As a sociology student and an opinion writer, I tend to draw a certain crowd. Day-to-day, I am surrounded by some of the most civically engaged people one can find. Catch-ups with friends typically...

  Growing up in a diverse household meant I was surrounded by discussions centered on tensions between various groups. Most notably, I remember an auntie recalling the beating of Rodney King in...

  The Trump administration has begun its retribution campaign against student protestors. Claiming that the pro-Palestinian protests that occurred last school year were antisemitic, the administration...

  Religion is a powerful tool. Religion brings comfort, peace and community. It helps people through hard times and shows the purpose and meaning of life. Recently, religion has turned into a tool...

  On Feb. 14, Gov. Cox signed HB269 without comment. This bill, titled Privacy Protections in Sex-designated Areas, bans transgender Utahns from selecting dorms that match their gender identities.  Banning...

  Utah is shifting towards a more diverse population. The most interesting shift is the decrease in LDS members across the state. As of 2023, Utah’s population is only 42% LDS, which is...