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Jarvis: Save Us from the Supreme Court

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer August 2, 2023

  The nature of the Supreme Court allows it to be overtaken by certain groups, and conservatives are using it to their advantage. They have solidified judicial power so harmful presences like former...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City on Oct.9, 2014. (Photo via The Daily Utah Chronicle Archive)

Women’s Week Events Address Issues Surrounding Women and Policy

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host March 18, 2023

  Every year since 2013, the University of Utah has held a Women’s Week, and this year’s theme was "Making Public Policy Personal.” Throughout the week, the events held by the U focused...

The Utah State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, Feb. 12, 2020.

Langley and Petters: Stop Taking Women’s Rights Away

By Jeffrey Langley Jr. and Keegan Petters March 10, 2023

  Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, conservative legislators have saddled nearly half of the United States with limitations or outright bans on abortion. Utah’s Rep. Karianne Lisonbee...

A view of the Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City on Aug. 21, 2021.

Utah GOP Lawmakers Push Two Abortion Bills that Would Further Restrict Abortion Access

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor February 18, 2023

  Two pieces of legislation posing to further restrict abortion access are being pushed by Republicans in the Utah legislature. Introduced in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, the...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office Building in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.

LDS Church States Support for Respect for Marriage Act, Reactions Indicate More Must Be Done

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer November 30, 2022

  On Nov. 15, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement supporting the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex and interracial marriage. Its passage would...

University of Utah pre-med student Anila Jonnavithula on campus in Salt Lake City on Sept. 21, 2022. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pre-meds Discuss the Future of Obstetrics and Gynecology Post-Roe

By Abhilasha Khatri, Investigative Editor November 7, 2022

  With the overturning of Roe v. Wade leading to severe limits on abortions in states across the U.S., medical doctors practicing in obstetrics and gynecology are left with new restrictions on...

Senator Mike Lee

Barney: Neither Lee Nor McMullin Are Worthy Candidates

By Sebastian Barney, Opinion Writer October 17, 2022

  Utah is currently having a Senate race and the winner will be either Mike Lee or Evan McMullin. Lee has a self-imposed reputation as a fascist apologist due to his continued support of former...

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Lien: Tired of Reading the News? Me Too

By Kayla Lien, Opinion Writer August 1, 2022

  It’s easy to slip into a state of despondency towards the world when you feel like nothing you do matters. These days, I’m focused on one bad thing in the media at a time. COVID-19 cases...

Children embrace their guardian at the protest against the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade at the Utah State Capitol on May 5, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bringhurst: Anti-Abortion Advocates Neglect Children

By Maggie Bringhurst, Opinion Writer July 29, 2022

  With abortion restricted or illegal in more than half of the United States, many worry about the consequences of an influx of unwanted babies. Anti-abortion advocates, however, seem confident...

Transgender youth sit on the steps at the Utah State Capitol on March 24, 2022 as the crowd surrounding them chanted We love you. (Photo by Carlene Coombs | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cowley: Trans Bodily Autonomy is Being Threatened

By Elle Cowley, Multimedia Managing Editor July 21, 2022

  The right to bodily autonomy is under threat in the United States. With the landmark ruling of Roe v. Wade being overturned last month, the future of access to reproductive healthcare is extremely...