Langley: The Harms of Right-Wing Cultural Appropriation
The idea of the Norse being bloodthirsty racial purifiers is a myth, creating a mockery of a nuanced age and culture.
Politics
Point of View: Why Legislative Bills are Difficult to Understand
In this episode, podcast host Estella Weeks sits down with Elizabeth Griffee to talk about the legal jargon used in legislative bills, why these bills are so difficult for the average person to understand, and what resources are available for students looking to get more involved in politics.
Jarvis and Lezaic: A Rising Push for Censorship
"You can try to censor people, but you can never censor the ideas.”
Lezaic: White Environmentalists, Step Up for Palestine
White environmentalists must pull it together and use their political power to aid the movement for Palestinian liberation.
Benavidez: Cox Bends the Knee
Conservatives are adamant that the ever-increasing number of illegal immigrants coming over the southwest border are bringing crime in with them, endangering Americans. This narrative is incorrect.
Hufford: Time’s Ticking for TikTok
Government officials must prioritize the American people’s right to freedom of speech and creators’ livelihoods must be respected and protected.
Lezaic: Keep Public Servants Public
This year, Utah’s legislators have targeted records of water usage, records of college athlete endorsement deals, and access to meetings and records about dams and pipelines.
Langley: Gun Safety Courses Aren’t The Answer
At its core, H.B. 498 relies on the idea that teaching children about firearm safety will prevent violence and suicide.
Langley: Paid Leave Bill Still Excludes Many
While it would be a tremendous step forward for Utah if passed, S.B. 174 provides few workers with a fraction of what they deserve.
Lezaic: S.B. 57 Paves the Road to Fascism
We cannot allow Utah’s apathetic and cruel lawmakers any more leeway to start taking away people’s constitutional rights.
