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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

Protesters march up State Street towards the Capitol Building during the Womens March on the Capitol on January 23, 2017. (Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle.

Starr: If Utah Was Truly Pro-Family, It Would Ratify the ERA

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer January 12, 2020

As a state where far too many women endure serious challenges, including a large wage gap and little professional respect, it is critical that Utah ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in 2020. While...

Starr: Facial Recognition Tech: No Longer Science Fiction, but a Threat to Privacy

Starr: Facial Recognition Tech: No Longer Science Fiction, but a Threat to Privacy

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer October 16, 2019

Two weeks ago, the Utah state Legislature debated the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies. Legislators heard comments from representatives of interest groups, the public safety...

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...

A broken down Glock 19.
(Photo by: Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle).

Starr: The Legislature Should Increase the Consequences for Firearm Serial Number Violations

By Kennedie Starr, Opinion Writer July 18, 2019

  Last month, Utah state legislators and stakeholders held this year’s first meeting of the Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force. The purpose of this group is to study and make recommended changes...

Dalley: Physician-Assisted Death Should Be a Legal and Viable Option for End of Life Care

Dalley: Physician-Assisted Death Should Be a Legal and Viable Option for End of Life Care

By Nathan Dalley, Opinion Writer June 6, 2019

  "A physician shall always bear in mind the obligation to respect human life.” This statement can be found in the International Code of Medical Ethics within a section that describes the duties...

(Photo by Mark Draper || The Daily Utah Chronicle)

House Bill 136 Proposes Tighter Abortion Laws in Utah

By Amy Loret February 7, 2019

  Rep. Cheryl Acton, R-West Jordan, filed a bill, 2019 House Bill 136, that would legally ban women in Utah from having abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy with some exceptions. If passed, Utah...

A man panhandles outside an event at the Energy Solutions Arena
on Saturday night. Photo by Dane Goodwin.

Bill seeks to curb panhandling

February 17, 2014

Students may start seeing fewer people with signs soliciting money at freeway exits. A bill at the state legislature is looking to eradicate “aggressive” panhandling in Utah. House Bill 101, which...