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Members from the Ute Indian tribe performa a ritual dance during the game vs. the Washington Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, October 29, 2016. | Chronicle archives

Moran: Schools Need to Approach the Use of Indigenous Symbolism with Caution

By Serena Moran March 10, 2020

  Growing up in the Mexican American culture, there have always been people that try to explain my identity to me. My Mexican friends would tell me I am not “Mexican enough” because I don’t...

(Courtesy Luis Argerich)

Cushman: Denying Scholarships to Students with Criminal Records Hurts Those who Need Them Most

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer March 9, 2020

  The Regents’ and New Century scholarships reward Utah students who take courses to prepare for college with scholarship money, but they currently exclude students with a criminal record. S.B....

The front gate of the Utah State Prison in Draper. (Photo by Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Christopherson: Utah Has a Chance to Make the Juvenile Justice System More Compassionate

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor March 9, 2020

  It’s no secret that America’s criminal justice system is in need of a major overhaul. The death penalty is still legal in 29 states. Over 60% of women incarcerated in state prisons have...

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Poma: For A Safer Utah, Police Need to Quit Investigating Themselves

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor March 8, 2020

  In recent years, discussions of incompetence and corruption within police departments have seemed more and more prominent, especially here in Utah. Just last year, the Utah State Auditor’s...

Scott M. Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City on Monday, July 9, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Barron: Increasing the Integrity of Convictions Begins with Prosecutors

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer March 7, 2020

  18 Utah-based convictions have been overturned since 1990 with prison sentences ranging from two years to life, according to the National Registry of Exonerations. Utah has approximately 3,000...

Legislation decriminalizing polygamy will help people who have too long been isolated on the edge of society.(Courtesy Flickr)

Moran: Decriminalizing Polygamy Will Build Bridges And Help Those In Need

By Serena Moran March 7, 2020

  Utah is known for its many beautiful things. The mountains of the Wasatch Front often look so perfect that the view seems unrealistic. We have the “greatest snow on earth” and attract tourists...

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Maxfield: Utah’s Insufficient Sex Education Curriculum Is Harmful to Teens

By Lynda Maxfield March 7, 2020

  Amidst rising incidents of sexual assault, Utah remains one of three states in the nation with an opt-in policy that requires parents to sign a consent form before their child may participate...

"Utah schools need to remain safe, and hopefully, it will inspire the rest of the country to follow." (Photo by Victoria Hills | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Moran: It’s Time to Prioritize Student Safety

By Serena Moran March 7, 2020

  In recent years, American schools have endured many school shootings. From the sunny California coast to the bright lights of New York, parents now have another reason to worry for their children...

Opposition to this bill is part of a larger “us vs. them” narrative, arguing that those who are addicted have made bad choices and for that they should be punished, never given compassion. (Courtesy Pxfuel)

Emery: Safe Injection Sites Will Save Lives, If Legislators Let Them

By Nate Emery March 7, 2020

  The number of heroin overdose deaths per year in Utah has nearly tripled since 2010. Utah also has a higher rate of deaths from overdose (15.5 deaths per 100,000 persons) compared to the national...

The Utah State liquor store on July 11, 2018. (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Reese: The Self-Sabotaging DABC Should No Longer Control Utah’s Alcohol Industry

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer March 1, 2020

  If there is anything new visitors learn about Utah, it’s that our state has an interesting relationship with alcohol. Utah’s infamous "Zion curtains" — barriers to block customers’ ability...