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Kaepernick’s Praise of Fidel Castro Undermines Credibility

December 1, 2016

Colin Kaepernick is in the hot seat once again. First, he admitted to staying home and not voting on election day. Now he has come under criticism for wearing a shirt and making remarks appearing to lionize...

H2H: Efficacy of the Electoral College?

December 1, 2016

Keep the College, Needs Alteration Nicholas Coleman, Kyle Ruscigno Although commonly forgotten, election days rarely represent the total amount of ballots cast; rather, with the advent of early voting,...

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Trump’s Economic Plan

November 30, 2016

As Donald Trump begins the arduous process of establishing an administration, further details are beginning to emerge regarding his economic vision. Throughout his campaign, the president-elect ran on...

Eliminate the Electoral College

November 30, 2016

  The Electoral College (EC) has recently come to the forefront of United States political discussions due to the victory of president-elect Donald Trump, who lost the popular vote by two million...

H2H: Flag Burning, Righteous Indignation or Disrespectful Act?

H2H: Flag Burning, Righteous Indignation or Disrespectful Act?

November 29, 2016

Flag Burning Is the Ultimate Expression of Free Speech Connor Richards Following the shocking and unforgettable result of the 2016 presidential election, thousands throughout the country were moved...

Flag Burning is Unnecessary and Disrespectful

Flag Burning is Unnecessary and Disrespectful

November 29, 2016

Protests have been forming all over the country and the world, with people taking a stand against United States President-elect Donald Trump. Peaceful protests can be effective in facilitating change,...

Don't Give in to Fear, Respect Refugees

Don’t Give in to Fear, Respect Refugees

November 29, 2016

Since 2015, I have worked with refugees here in Salt Lake City. It has been one of the most rewarding causes I have been a part of. In November 2015, the tragic bombings occurred in Paris and the conversation...

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Replacing Partisan Fear and Mistrust With Understanding and Unity

November 28, 2016

George Washington famously warned against the dangers of partisanship in the U.S. in his farewell address way back in 1796: “The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit...

Women Deserve More Seats at the Table

Women Deserve More Seats at the Table

By Kamryn Broschinsky November 28, 2016

A group of women elected to the United States Senate in 1992 inspired the “Year of the Woman.” But here we are a quarter of a century later and female political perspectives are few and far between...

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In Defense of James Comey

November 28, 2016

Entering the political fray is hard. Especially in 2016, by many accounts one of the most polarizing and contentious election years in the US in a long time, it can be hard to say anything without drawing...