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Shadley: Utah has a Car-Dependency Problem

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer March 16, 2021

  Salt Lake City is the equivalent of an island when it comes to interstate travel. With the exception of one Amtrak train that stops through three times a week, the only form of interstate transportation...

UnSafe U protesters gather at the Public Safety Building on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City to protest the actions of officers involved in the Lauren McCluskey case on Aug. 6, 2020. (Chronicle archives)

Saifee: More UUPD Accountability and Transparency Is Important, But Not Enough

By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Editor March 10, 2021

  Last summer's racial justice protests shed light on the unjust and corrupt nature of America's police force. We saw videos and images of police demonstrating excessive force on peaceful protesters,...

Snowfall at the downtown Salt Lake City on a Christmas night on Dec. 25, 2018 (Photo by Abu Asib | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley: Let’s Revitalize Utah’s Main Streets

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer February 25, 2021

  This past year, devoid of meaningful interaction with acquaintances, has demonstrated the value of community. Much more than simply a place where we run errands and then quickly retreat to the confines...

(Paris Hilton in Provo, UT during 2021. Courtesy of Jennifer Rovero)

Kincart: Paris Hilton Protecting Utah Teens?

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer February 24, 2021

  A reality TV star, model and socialite may just have sway on Utah politics. Paris Hilton shifted much attention to the ongoing legislative session when she testified to the state's Senate Judiciary,...

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Shadley: Utah Needs Campaign Finance Candidates

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer February 21, 2021

  In the midst of a global pandemic that has left Utahns struggling to maintain jobs, housing and healthcare, you may be surprised to hear that pro-billboard legislation has found its way to valuable...

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Reese: Why Change Our Voting Laws?

By Isaac Reese, Opinion Writer February 19, 2021

  The 2020 election is over and state lawmakers across the country are already working to make it harder to vote. Utah legislators have three notable bills that will change the way Utahns vote....

Teacher, Sarah Machol helps a student in Wasatch Elementary School, Salt Lake City, Utah on Sept. 17th, 2021. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Soter: COVID-19 Learning Loss Is a Problem for Lawmakers

By Theadora Soter, Multimedia Managing Editor February 18, 2021

  The world shut down during my last semester of high school. Everything turned upside down when school moved online. Teachers no longer knew how to teach; students no longer knew how to learn....

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Alexander: Sean Reyes Failed Us

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor February 14, 2021

  Elected officials have no excuse for not doing their jobs and the Attorney General is no exception. As a lawyer for the people and a reflection of the state, the AG should always embody the wishes...

Traffic in in Little Cottonwood Canyon outside Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling)

Saifee: Pump the Brakes on EV Registration Fee Increases

By Zahra Saifee, Opinion Editor February 13, 2021

  Residents of the Salt Lake valley are no stranger to poor air quality. Inversions are commonplace — clouding the valley with a thick, dark smog that severely affects human health. Each year...

Tampons at the Smiths grocery store on 400 S in downtown Salt Lake on Feb. 7, 2021. Currently, tampons are subject to sales tax. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kincart: Utah Needs to Do Something about Systemic Sexism

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer February 9, 2021

  As if the cramps, fatigue and general unpleasantness of periods weren’t enough, women are also stuck burdening the cost of feminine hygiene products. The price of feminine hygiene products...