Politics
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Ogden City Council Candidates Clash Over ICE and Housing Policies
In Ogden, city council races are anything but quiet. A fiery forum saw candidates spar over immigration enforcement and ICE’s role in the community, while housing policies drew sharp divides…
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Why Patriotism Matters More Than Politics This July in Utah
A Utah immigrant reflects on what patriotism really means—beyond parties, politics, and social media noise.
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The Accidental End of Prayer at Weber State’s Faculty Meetings
In 1986, a Jewish professor at Weber State was asked to give a prayer at a faculty meeting—what happened next led to the quiet end of a long-standing religious tradition…
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Ogden Valley Votes to Become Utah’s Newest City Amid Nordic Village Resort Controversy
Facing a $121 million ski resort expansion, Ogden Valley residents voted to incorporate as a new city — a move driven by fears of overdevelopment and a desire to preserve…
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The Media Divide and America’s Debt Crisis: What You’re Not Being Told
With $38 trillion in debt and inflation reshaping the economy, America faces tough choices. As partisan narratives deepen division, the real challenge is cutting through the noise to understand how…
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Left Behind in Utah’s ‘Golden Age’: The Fight for Affordable Housing and Freedom
“If you’re not making $150,000 a year, you’re not feeling this golden age. Most people are just trying to keep up.” While Utah’s leaders celebrate a booming economy, many residents…
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The Battle Over Books in Utah: A Clash for the Future of Freedom
“Books don’t turn kids gay, but banning them just might turn them into adults who can’t think for themselves.” With those words, Rebekah Cummings cut straight to the heart of…
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The End of an Era: Farewell to Salmon at the Millcreek Senior Center
For nearly a decade, Thursdays at Millcreek, Midvale, and Draper Senior Centers meant one thing: a legendary salmon entree. But now, that cherished dish has mysteriously disappeared from the menu,…
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Seniors Deprived of Their Favorite and Affordable Lunch at Millcreek Senior Center
What is happening at the Millcreek Senior Center and Salmon Day? The county recently announced discontinuing it and patrons are not happy.
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Dr. Brother Cornell West Visits Utah Stories
Dr. Cornel West came on the Utah Stories podcast to discuss his campaign for President, his political views, and Utah’s political issues as of late.
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Saving Utah’s Pantages Theater from Demolition and Corruption
In a recent podcast, Michael Valentine, who fought to save the Pantages Theater, discussed with Richard Markosian, the development deal and the ongoing battle to reclaim the land and restore…
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Why More Homeless Spending Is Resulting in More Homeless People
Most non-profit organizations receive funds from the government thanks to its taxing power. However, despite all this funding they fail to provide safe care to the very ones they are…
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Releasing Murderers in Utah Needs to Stop, Says Danielle Ahn
Danielle Ahn has a strong opinion about the ways in which far too many violent offenders are being released under current Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill’s office. These offenders…
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Crime Rate Soaring in Salt Lake Neighborhoods with Homeless Resource Centers
The Salt Lake neighborhoods where “resources” are provided for the homeless, became magnets for drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and violence.
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City of Centerfield Responds to NIMBYISM Claim Against Affordable Housing
Is NIMBYISM involved in the decision to place the moratorium on an affordable housing project in Centerfield, Utah, or the shortage of water?
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New York Times Journalist Appalled by the Homeless Situation in Salt Lake
New York Times photographer Robin Pendergrast says Salt Lake City’s ongoing efforts to clear out homeless people are inhumane and unnecessary.