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Gholami: Religious Freedom Is No Excuse for Discrimination in the Workplace

By Samira Gholami, Opinion Writer August 14, 2020

  Upon discovering that six of the nine justices on the Supreme Court were raised Catholic, it’s no wonder the cases concerning religious liberty this term turned out the way they did. In a 7-2...

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Cushman: Utah Stands Out with Opportunities for Student Political Involvement

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer August 13, 2020

  College is vital in turning young people into active constituents. While voter turnout increased by 11% among all Americans in 2018, voter turnout among college students had a 21% increase....

An obelisk, donated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1961, commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Big Bethel. (Courtesy U.S. Air Force)

Cushman: Confederate Monuments Are an Affront to Equality and Democracy

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer August 12, 2020

  In Germany, illegally displaying Nazi symbols is punishable with jail time. Displaying a swastika is not only a cultural taboo but can also be a crime because Germany has decided that Nazi symbolism...

A tourist wears a protective mask at Biffi Restaurant in Galleria Vittorio, Milan, amid coronavirus fears. (Photo by Valeria Ferraro | Courtesy Getty Images)

Burton: Now’s the Time to Buy Directly From Utah Restaurants

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer August 11, 2020

  Burton: Buy Directly From Utah Restaurants COVID-19 demonstrates the fragile foundations of both advanced and developing economies. With how interconnected the global economy is, an incident...

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Scott: Taking the Protest to Your Neighbor’s Porch

By Elise Scott, Opinion Writer August 11, 2020

  Every year, we write a new version of the same article encouraging students to become involved in local politics. We build our case that college students have a unique passion for making a difference,...

Protestors sit on Salt Lake City streets outside the Public Safety Building listening to organizers speak at the Juneteenth protest. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Poma: “Wokeness” and the Teenage Psyche

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor August 9, 2020

  In the age of social media and a rocky socio-political climate, younger generations now have the ability to use their unique voices for change. A recent article in the Deseret News illustrated...

Gardening at Legacy of Lowell Saturday Service Project 2017. Courtesy of the Bennion Center

Burton: It’s Time to Volunteer for Something Bigger Than Yourself

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer August 6, 2020

  I’ve been mulling over a quote from Blaise Pascal for the last couple of months, "All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Despite being hundreds...

Taylor Natt and her husband Hayden Natt prepare for the protest for Bernardo Palacios in front of the District Attorney’s office in Salt Lake City on June 24, 2020. (Photo by Ivana Martinez| Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cushman: Partisanship Poses a Bigger Threat to Your Liberty than a Mask Mandate

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer July 28, 2020

  A recent Salt Lake Tribune article commended Senator Mitt Romney for his willingness to step away from his party. It cited examples like Romney’s vote to convict President Trump of abuse of...

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McGrath: Birth Control Is Healthcare

By Mackenzie McGrath July 27, 2020

  Religious and reproductive freedom — two of the most dreaded topics to come up during holiday conversations with relatives. It’s not without reason. Religion is deeply intertwined with many...

Inversion in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. (Photo by Curtis Lin/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Barron: Like Our Air, Staggs’ Plan Need Work

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer July 27, 2020

  For almost three years, Trent Staggs has served as the mayor of my hometown. Under his leadership, a lot in Riverton has changed, from our logo to our police department. Indeed, 80% of the initiatives...