Crofts: In Trump I Trust

By Porter Crofts, Opinion Writer

November 7, 2019

For as long as I can remember, I have been a Republican. Believe it or not, I was raised in a conservative home in Los Angeles. Growing up in the liberal hub of Los Angeles, I was always surrounded by friends, family and teachers who pushed the ideals of the Democratic Party upon me and disparaged my...

Sonnenberg: White Religious Conservatives and the Utah Pro-Life Movement

By Kristiane Sonnenberg

April 10, 2019

  The Utah March for Life was smaller than you’d expect. Utah has a reputation for its social conservatism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ stances on controversial topics often influence the opinions of its membership. The Church teaches that “elective abortion for pe...

Alvarado: Kanye Wants to Make America Trump’s Again

By Andrea Alvarado

October 22, 2018

  Kanye West is on a media tour to encourage “free thought” and “love.” However, he is doing so by spewing outrageous and ill-informed comments that are far from breaching the divide our country is currently experiencing. His behavior is only adding fuel to the resentment and animosity...

Foglesong: (Mis)Understanding Trump

By Samuel Foglesong

September 25, 2017

Our president has become such a difficult topic of conversation, that most people are content to reduce their opinions of him to simplicities. From the left, a grumbled expletive and a diatribe about his stupidity are a typical response to questions such as “what do you think about Donald Trump?�...

Utah Midterm Ends in Republican Landslide

November 5, 2014

  Tuesday’s midterm election in Utah included some upsets, some historical firsts and some anticipated wins. Perhaps the most talked about race was for Utah’s 4th Congressional District between Mia Love and Doug Owens. Love won with slightly more than 50 percent of the popular vote. She is now...

Reyes Leads Attorney General Race

October 29, 2014

  This year’s midterm election race for Utah’s Attorney General is between Republican candidate Sean Reyes and Democratic candidate Charles Stormont, with Reyes taking the lead in polls. Reyes held a lead with 47 percent to 27 percent for Stormont, according to a poll done by the Center for the ...