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Politics

UnSafe U protesters gather at the Public Safety Building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City to protest the actions of officers involved in the Lauren McCluskey case on Aug. 6, 2020. (Chronicle archives)

Saifee: More UUPD Accountability and Transparency Is Important, But Not Enough

By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Editor March 10, 2021

  Last summer's racial justice protests shed light on the unjust and corrupt nature of America's police force. We saw videos and images of police demonstrating excessive force on peaceful protesters,...

(Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Poma: Blocking Porn from School Servers Won’t Solve Anything

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor March 9, 2021

  The internet is a wonderful place where we can access everything instantly. If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that technology is a necessity in academic environments. But in a society...

The Park Building at the top of Presidents Circle, where the U administration works. (Chronicle archives)

Poma: Free Speech is Not Under Attack. Universities Should Clarify That

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor March 9, 2021

  Free speech versus hate speech has been a topic of debate for several years now. In response, many institutions in Utah and nationwide have adopted codes of conduct that punish verbal harassment,...

Photo of Lyft loading screen (Photo by Tom Denton | The Daily Utah
Chronicle)

Reese: Protect Gig Economy Workers in Utah

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer March 6, 2021

  Beyond the race for the White House, one of the biggest changes to come from the 2020 election was California’s passage of Proposition 22, which allows gig economy companies to classify their...

The Hunstman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, on May 5, 2017.

Cushman: Utah Needs to Expand Healthcare Access

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer March 4, 2021

  When I was in elementary school, my mom had cancer. I was only ten, so I didn’t understand what was going on and how serious it was. What I did understand, however, was the emotional toll it...

(Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Soter: Bringing Gun Courses into Schools Would Be Pure Lunacy

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor March 2, 2021

  I believe all social justice problems could be solved by good education. That’s why I worked as a peer educator for Planned Parenthood for three years. Unfortunately, though, teaching sex education...

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Poma: Utah Can’t Tolerate Distracted Driving

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor February 28, 2021

  One recent morning, I woke up early to meet with a friend. I got in my car and made the same maneuvers I’d done countless times before — backed out of my garage, switched gears, and turned the...

Snow Canyon State Park outside St. George, Utah. (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Reese: Dixie State University Needs a New Name

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer February 27, 2021

  Last year, the United States saw waves of protests against racism and police brutality following the murder of George Floyd. Utah was no exception to the collective anger that overcame the nation....

The Utah State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Soter: Protecting Online Daters with Public Domestic Violence Records

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor February 26, 2021

  Online dating has swept the nation over the last decade. Over 32 million Americans were using an online dating service as of late 2020, whether in search of romance, a one-night stand or mere...

Snowfall at the downtown Salt Lake City on a Christmas night on Dec. 25, 2018 (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley: Let’s Revitalize Utah’s Main Streets

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer February 25, 2021

  This past year, devoid of meaningful interaction with acquaintances, has demonstrated the value of community. Much more than simply a place where we run errands and then quickly retreat to the confines...