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The Face of Utah During the Great Depression

December 1, 2016 by David E. Jensen Leave a Comment

Utahns are a resilient lot, hearty and self-reliant. The Mormon Church teaches its members to be prepared in the event of a national or world-wide economic crisis, natural disaster, or other unforeseen calamity, and yet, in spite of advanced preparation by many of its citizens, Utah was one of the states hardest hit by the Great Depression of the 1930s—the result of a Stock … [Read more...]

Parties On

November 23, 2011 by Al Sacharov Leave a Comment

Occupy SLC at Pioneer Park

Who are the Occupiers? Meet one who happens to be running for President Socialists elected in Utah? Yep. Amazing as it seems, in the early part of the 20th century, 40 percent of the Socialist Party in the state were LDS members. Over 100 Socialists were elected to office in 19 communities, and Utah was one of only 18 states to elect Socialists to the … [Read more...]

The Utah Undie Run

October 6, 2011 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

The Utah Undie Run in Salt Lake City

All women were required to wear t-shirts--they disobeyed. The race start was delayed because of this civil disobedience. If the Utah Senate had its druthers, everyone would have been arrested and put into jail for indecent exposure. But that was the whole point. Utah’s lawmakers are passing laws left and right that make Utah appear to be the most dull, boring and frankly … [Read more...]

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