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Christopherson: Utah Democrats Play a Critical Role in Moderating Conservative Leadership

By Nain Christopherson, Assistant Opinion Editor November 25, 2019

As a resident of Salt Lake City and a student at the University of Utah, I’m constantly surrounded by people who share my liberal values — in school, at my job and even within my religious congregation....

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Amazon Fires Burn While Brazilian Government Stalls: U Professors Weigh In

By Jacob Rueda September 3, 2019

  As fires in the Amazon rainforest continue to steadily grow, political upheaval in Brazil's government is preventing any immediate action to take place to help control these fires. Brazil’s...

Legislative meeting at the Utah Capital building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Edwards: Every U Student Should Consider a Legislative Internship

By Sheely Edwards, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2019

  Late next January, the Utah State Legislature will convene to begin the 2020 General Session. Seventy-five state representatives and 29 state senators will meet together to propose, debate and...

Chavez: Romneys Teeter-totter on Trump Should Bounce Back Toward Impeachment

Chavez: Romney’s Teeter-totter on Trump Should Bounce Back Toward Impeachment

By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer July 17, 2019

It’s very disappointing to watch a leader who once stood with so much conviction ⁠— specifically speaking out against someone they see as unsafe for our country ⁠— later walk back on those values...

The Primary Debate for Mayoral Candidates in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, June 26th. (Photo by Cassandra Palor | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Salt Lake Mayoral Candidates Discuss Issues Unique to Residents

By Miacel Spotted Elk, News Writer July 16, 2019

  Eight candidates appeared on June 26 on stage at the Salt Lake Public Library to highlight their vision and policies for Salt Lake if elected as mayor. After the filing deadline earlier in...

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Chavez: Elizabeth Warren For Utah

By Paij Chavez, Opinion Writer June 24, 2019

  Although Utah is a deep red state well-known for its conservative voting record, it is now expected to have a larger voice in the nomination of future presidential candidates. Thanks to S.B....

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Alvarado: Puerto Rico Deserves Statehood Instead of Shunning

By Andrea Alvarado April 12, 2019

  There's widespread disagreement on the nature of the relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico and whether it should ever change. As Puerto Rico grows, its desire to become a state...

Alvarado: There is a Human Rights Crisis at the Border

Alvarado: There is a Human Rights Crisis at the Border

By Andrea Alvarado March 23, 2019

  The wall has been marketed as the sole solution to the influx of migrants to the United States-Mexico border. The president and his administration have held this enormous construction as a cure...

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Gaming Corner: ‘Metro Exodus’

By Yixin Song and Ray H. March 7, 2019

  Synopsis: “There is no justice among men,” said Nicholas II returning from the front line to his palace near Petrograd, after abdicating as the emperor of Russia. The “Metro” series, both...

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Petersen: Voting Matters, But the Younger Generation Needs to Do More.

By Josh Petersen February 23, 2019

  Based on stereotype alone, twenty-somethings are far more interested in tweeting about safe spaces than actually doing the hard work of inspiring political change. Though this idea is grossly...