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Students in the Master of Social Work program, alongside members of the Salt Lake community, protest an event organized by the University of Utah chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) taking place at the Social Work building in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Photo by Johnny Morris | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Griffee: Armed Queers Protect Radical Leftism

By Elizabeth Griffee, Opinion Writer August 11, 2024

  Armed Queers is a leftist organization founded in 2020. Its creation was due to concern over a lack of anti-fascist organizing in Salt Lake and beyond. This LGBTQ+ organization has been devoted...

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Hall: The Fight For Our Fundamental Rights

By Lexi Hall, Assistant Opinion Editor August 4, 2024

  Project 2025, a manifesto crafted under the guise of preparing for a future Republican presidency, has gained a lot of traction during recent election discourse. It proposes sweeping changes that...

The Utah State Capitol, West Valley City and Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter seen from the Avenues in Salt Lake City on Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nshangalume: A Win for Utah Voters

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer July 31, 2024

  Gerrymandering, the epitome of electoral corruption, has been ruled illegal in the state of Utah by the Utah Supreme Court. In a unanimous decision, the Court reminded the Utah Legislature of...

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Point of View: Vapes, Are They the New Cigarette?

By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host July 22, 2024

Transcript: Intro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle's opinion podcast. I'm your host, Estella Weeks, and you're listening to Point of View. Estella Weeks: E-cigarette usage...

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Jang: Who Defines Literary Value?

By Eseudel Jang, Opinion Writer July 17, 2024

  H.B. 29, a recent bill signed by Gov. Cox, now allows for an easier book-banning process starting July 1. The government can remove a book from all schools in the state if at least three school...

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Timpa: The Supreme Court is Out of Control

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer July 16, 2024

  In the last few weeks, the United States Supreme Court again captured headlines after a series of controversial decisions. These decisions are substantial enough in scope to alter the country’s...

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Timpa: Preventing Food Waste Is No Waste of Time

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer July 13, 2024

  Every year, despite the excessive amount of food that goes to waste, individuals struggle with food insecurity. This discarded food is passed along to landfills rather than effectively distributed....

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Timpa: Artificial Intelligence and Superficial Promises

By Matthew Timpa, Opinion Writer July 10, 2024

  For most of its existence, artificial intelligence has remained a niche area of innovation explored exclusively by experts. It wasn’t until the late 2010s,  alongside the pandemic, that AI...

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Smith: Revitalize Passenger Railways

By Emma Smith, Opinion Writer July 9, 2024

  Imagine a healthy, socially connected, pollution-free and safe society. Public transportation brings us closer to this reality. Passenger rail is an often overlooked form of public transportation....

A voter drops off their ballot at Cottonwood Heights City Hall on October 31st, 2020. (Photo by Gwen Christopherson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Nshangalume: Yes, Voting Still Matters

By Iragi Nshangalume, Opinion Writer July 8, 2024

  “Pick me, choose me, love me” is unfortunately what politics have begun to sound like. As the 2024 Utah primaries gear up, candidates claim they will save the state and country from a tragic...