Several dozen Utah-Armenians who are descendants of the genocide that occurred in Armenia in 1915 gathered at Washington Square on Sunday to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Armenian genocide and show their solidarity and support for the official announcement that President Biden and the entire United States Government now officially recognizes the Armenian Genocide as … [Read more...]
Burgess Owens Receives Scathing Review from Salt Lake Tribune
Burgess Owens is an anomaly in Congress, not only does he serve from one of the most white states in America, but he is a staunch Republican. Out of the 57 black congressional members, just two are Republicans. But this fact has not made Owens shy to speak his mind. Owens has been outspoken on many issues including slavery reparations and the border crisis. He recently said … [Read more...]
How Did Dave Robinson Get Away with Alleged Sexual Misconduct for so Long?
Salt Lake County Republican Party Chair Scott Miller stepped down due to increasing pressure from the media and the Republican Party about the mishandling of sexual harassment allegations. This story has been traveling around local news, but we at Utah Stories decided to ask a question that the other media isn’t asking: “How did Republican Chairman Scott Miller allow Dave … [Read more...]
Should Utah Allow Transgender Girls – Biological Boys Compete in Sports against Biological Girls?
This past legislative session Utah joined 20 other states that proposed banning transgender girls (biological boys) from competing in school sports. HB 302, was introduced by Kera Birkeland R-Morgan, who is a women's athletics advocate. She made it clear in her statement: “This bill was never about not including others, and I want to make that very clear. This bill is about … [Read more...]
Who is Mitt Romney?
This past week Mitt Romney appeared out to prove all of the Utahns who are calling him a RINO (Republican in Name Only), that he is in fact a fiscal conservative as he called Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid Relief package, "a clunker". Romney pointed out how the United States is currently $23 trillion in debt, and that as interest rates begin to rise, there is no doubt that the … [Read more...]
What Are Utah’s Proud Boys and Militia Members Saying Now?
Tim Jacobs, an African American from Maryland was visiting Utah’s Temple Square when he learned that there was going to be a Trump “Stop the Steal” rally up at Utah’s Capital building. He got a ride up the hill and was impressed with what he found. “It’s a lot freer over here. I see people openly carrying, which I think is awesome.” He was prepared for the worst after the … [Read more...]
Hundreds Participate in “Stop the Steal” Rally in front of Salt Lake City’s Utah Capitol Building
Utah Capitol building-- The Proud Boys, local militia groups, retired veterans and angry citizens were all on hand to protest the final confirmation of Joe Biden's electoral victory. Utah Stories’ objective was to understand if indeed Trump supporters were disavowing themselves from the Republican Party. We spoke to about a dozen protestors who feel that the election was … [Read more...]
Burgess Owens Takes the Lead in Utah’s Fourth Congressional District
Burgess Owens is taking the lead over Ben McAdams in the very tight race for McAdams reelection. Utah’s fourth congressional district was taken by McAdams after he defeated two-term Congresswoman Mia Love, which he won by just seven hundred votes four years ago. It took two weeks after that election was finally called for McAdams. McAdams is the only Democrat serving Utah at … [Read more...]
Getting to the Heart of the Black Lives Matter Movement
“Black lives matter! Black Lives Matter!” We know the chants, we are aware of the protests. We have a collective conclusion to agree to hang signs in our front yards. Many Utah corporations are donating money to the cause. But these words, the experience, and the movement mean completely different things to different people. Honestly, I have no idea what to make of it (as … [Read more...]
Racial Equality and Police Reform in Utah
Darlene McDonald ended up in Utah in 2002 after she decided to drive along 1-15 in her small car with her three kids from Cincinnati. Watch the video: Listen to the podcast: Equipped with a strong work ethic that she learned from her father-- who always worked two jobs-- she worked her way up in the tech industry. Her skill set has enabled her to afford a lifestyle to … [Read more...]