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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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

Starr: ‘Flattening the Curve’ Shouldn’t Exclude the Incarcerated

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer April 11, 2020

  Utahns have been directed to remain in their own household as much as possible to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The state’s K-12 schools, higher education campuses and churches have all,...

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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Reese: Mass Incarceration is a Form of Voter Suppression

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer July 21, 2019

  It is no secret that the United States federal government — as well as state governments across the country — has a history of implementing laws to prevent communities of color from exercising...

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Hinckley Forum Explores Topic of Prison Reform

January 15, 2015

  The Hinckley Institute of Politics hosted a forum on prison reform Thursday that focused on how to decrease incarceration rates. The four guests were State Rep. Brad Wilson (R-Kaysville), State...

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LGBT Resource Center Spreads Holiday Cheer to Inmates

November 19, 2014

  This holiday season, the LGBT Resource Center hopes to lift the spirits of incarcerated members of the LGBTQ community by writing them cards. Participants of the holiday card drive and bake sale,...