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

Lezaic: We Have a Right to Public Comment

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer February 20, 2023

  This year’s legislative session has produced a variety of disheartening and harmful bills. Although not as explosive as some of its counterparts, H.B. 21 aims to expand the opportunity for...

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Barney: The Future of Transportation Isn’t just Electric

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer February 17, 2023

  When we talk about solving climate change, we typically offer the electrification of appliances and utilities as one solution. Of course, this solution must accompany renewable energy initiatives...

Local Mormon church near Foothill Drive on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Cushman: Stop Child Abuse by Making Clergy Mandatory Reporters

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer February 16, 2023

  In August 2022, AP News released a story detailing how a bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints knew about child sexual abuse and didn’t report it to authorities. The child...

The front gate of the Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah on Sept. 19, 2018.

Petters: The Importance of Prison Education

By Keegan Petters, Opinion Writer, Copy Editor February 15, 2023

Proposed by Rep. Melissa Ballard, H.B. 203 is a vital step in the fight against Utah’s issue of recidivism. The legislation would provide postsecondary education for inmates in county jails, assign...

An exhibit about Utah Indigenous history at the Natural History Museum in Salt Lake City on Feb. 6, 2023.

Lien: Keep Native Families Together

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer February 15, 2023

  H.B. 40, the Indian Child Welfare Amendments, offers protections for Native American children during adoption and foster care processes and allows for tribes to express their sovereignty. Yet,...

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Van Wagenen: Your Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough

By Madeline Van Wagenen, Photo Director February 14, 2023

  Living in the United States feels like reliving the same headline over and over again. Every new day comes with a breaking news story of another gun violence tragedy. The 2023 Utah Legislative...

A police officer enters the Salt Lake Metro Jail in South Salt Lake City on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020.

Lezaic: Incarcerated People Deserve Good Healthcare

By Angela Lezaic, Opinion Writer February 14, 2023

  The carceral system is a cesspool of state-sanctioned violence and human rights violations. That said, it’s a relief to see new legislation removing some obstacles for incarcerated people....

A tip jar in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.

Cushman: Ending Tip Culture is Part of #MeToo

By KC Ellen Cushman, Opinion Writer February 14, 2023

  Kiernan Dunn was formerly a contributor for Wasatch Magazine. She is speaking in her capacity as a barista and not a member of U student Media, of which the Chronicle is a part of.   The...

Cynthia Mills, owner of Blazing Needles in Salt Lake City, Utah, takes a moment away from customers to stand with a yarn display on Nov. 23, 2022.

Cowley: Knitting is Self-Care

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor February 14, 2023

  For months during the pandemic, I stayed inside, having no physical interactions with anyone outside my immediate family. I decided it was time to get a hobby, so I picked up knitting a couple...

The Point Housing Facility on Nov. 18, 2022 in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Sophie Felici | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Langley: Bring More Socialized Housing to Utah

By Jeffrey Langley Jr., Opinion Editor February 14, 2023

  The American Dream includes owning a home of your own. But for some, the feasibility of securing white-picket fences is just that: a dream. With rising housing prices nationwide, owning a home...