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Logan Burton

Logan Burton, Opinion Writer

Logan Burton is an opinion writer. Burton joined the Daily Utah Chronicle in January 2020.

Burton lived in Taiwan and Canada for a total of 9 years, but still calls Farmington, Utah his hometown. He is studying Economics with an emphasis on Business Economics and Analytics. When he is not writing or studying for class, you can find him composing songs for the piano and guitar, reading a copy of The Economist, or listening to Conan O'Brien's podcast.
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Burton: Business Gurus Sell Motivation and Little Else

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
January 5, 2021
The Daily Utah Chronicle

Burton: Elite Universities Are Overrated

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
November 30, 2020
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Burton: The Will of Trump Still Lingers

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
November 17, 2020
Salt lake resident shows their support for Biden-Harris presidency on Thursday, October 29th, 2020. (Photo by Maya Fraser | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: Biden Will Change, But Not Revolutionize, American Economics

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
November 2, 2020
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Burton: It’s Time to Fix Our Campaign Finance System

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
October 28, 2020
People casted their votes during the Midterm Elections 2018 at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday October 23, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: The 2020 Election Will Test Our Electoral System’s Integrity

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
October 17, 2020
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Burton: Kael Weston Is the Best Candidate for UT-02

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
October 15, 2020
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Burton: Don’t Ignore Foreign Policy This Election

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
October 6, 2020
Speakers Daud Mumin and Abena BakenRa have a moment after speaking at the Black Lives Matter Protest held at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on June 4, 2020. (Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: Activists and Religious Groups Should Be Allies, Not Opponents

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
September 22, 2020
TikTok and other Chines apps can pose privacy threats to American users. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: But Really, You Should Watch Out for TikTok

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
September 9, 2020
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Burton: Politics Isn’t Making Comedy Worse — It’s Bad Commentary

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
September 4, 2020
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Burton: Memorials Have Complicated Histories – Don’t Jump the Gun Determining Their Fate

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
August 26, 2020
Salt Lake City. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Burton: COVID-19 Is a Threat to Housing Affordability. Utah Developers and Communities Need to Do More

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
August 21, 2020
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
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
People casting their votes during the Midterm Elections 2018 at the Salt Lake County Building in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: Utah’s Gubernatorial Primary Showed Us the Importance of Mail-In Voting

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
July 23, 2020
(Photo by J. Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: Please, Just Wear a Mask

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
July 16, 2020
Burton: Repealing the ACA Would Be Legally and Politically Reckless

Burton: Repealing the ACA Would Be Legally and Politically Reckless

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
July 8, 2020
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Burton: Now Is the Time to Push for Education

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
July 3, 2020
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Burton: Trump’s Case for Defunding the WHO Is Unfair and Disunifying

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
June 19, 2020
Graduation ceremony at the University of Utah in 2011. Chronicle archives.

Burton: 2020 Graduates Are at Risk of Becoming Discouraged Workers

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
June 11, 2020
Librarian Dale Larsen working showing how to do research online at the J. Willard Marriott Library in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday May 23, 2018. (Photo by Curtis Lin | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: Universities Should Take the Pandemic as an Opportunity to Become More Competitive

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
June 4, 2020
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Burton: Students Had Mental Health Problems before COVID-19

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
May 28, 2020
Isaac Reese says that universal basic income could have lessened the economic and public health crises of COVID-19. (Photo by Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: The COVID-19 Pandemic May Land Us in a Brave New Economy

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
May 22, 2020
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Burton: It’s prime time for Utah to rethink its mental health infrastructure

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
April 27, 2020
Some individuals have taken to social media to make memes about the coronavirus while others have documented instances of discrimination in public spaces and taken a stand against xenophobia. (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: COVID-19 could permanently change how we connect with each other

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
April 21, 2020
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Burton: We Need to be Aware of Our Emotions During the Coronavirus Crisis

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
April 16, 2020
To combat the spread and influence of propaganda, readers will have to remain skeptical and aware of the techniques propaganda utilizes. (Illustration by Alex Garcia | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: Combating Propaganda Takes Skepticism

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
April 4, 2020
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Burton: Voters Should Pay Attention to US-China Relations in 2020

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
March 17, 2020
At the protest downtown against President Donald Trump during his visit to the State Capitol in Salt Lake on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. | Chronicle archives

Burton: Policing Civility is Excessive and Ineffective

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
March 11, 2020
We will never support teachers the way they deserve unless we recognize teaching for the high-skilled, demanding profession that it is — and then fund it. (Courtesy Flickr)

Burton: Teachers Can’t Succeed In Their Classrooms On Bonuses Alone

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
February 28, 2020
Instead of rolling back requirements, the Utah Legislature should expand and improve its civics courses to invest in a more educated and engaged generation of future voters. (Illustration by Alex Garcia | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Burton: Utah Needs to Reemphasize Civics Education

By Logan Burton, Opinion Writer
February 18, 2020
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