Editorials
Last Updated May 5, 2017 07:48PM
You may be among those who was sickened by the sight of a grinning Jason Chaffetz wheeling into the House Chamber on Thursday, where he gleefully voted to rip the kind of health insurance that paid for his recent foot …
Read This Article Share-
Tribune Editorial: Come for the scenery, stay for the erythrocytes
“Because you’re in L.A., you’re like, ‘Man, this is just the vibe in L.A.’ but in Utah, it can kind of lull you to sleep,” Iguodala said. “And then you’ve slept too long or I’m bored out of my mind and now you got to try to pump yourself up for the game. You know you’re in the playoffs and you’re su... “Because you’re in L.A., you’re like, ‘Man, this is just the vibe in L.A.’ but in Utah, it can kind of lull you to sleep,” Iguodala said. “And then yo... -
Tribune Editorial: Utah’s Justice Christine Durham led the way
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” — Mother Teresa Utah’s legal world has its own Mother Teresa, and her name is Justice Christine M. Durham. She is an example of excellent scholarship, hard work and kindness to every lawyer in t... “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” — Mother Teresa Utah’s legal world has its o... -
Tribune Editorial: Utah will now do right by Planned Parenthood
This is not the first time that a government or business leader has refused to admit he did anything wrong. And promised to never do it again. Gov. Gary Herbert agreed last week to end his efforts to stop passing federal dollars through to the Utah chapter of Planned Parenthood. That makes sense, a... This is not the first time that a government or business leader has refused to admit he did anything wrong. And promised to never do it again. Gov. G... -
Tribune Editorial: At BYU, some welcome acceptance of LGBTQ students
LDS Church-owned Brigham Young University recently held its first ever public forum on LGBTQ mental health issues. On campus. Sanctioned. BYU. Four brave students voluntarily answered questions in front of a room full of people for an hour about their on-campus experiences as LGBTQ BYU students. Th... LDS Church-owned Brigham Young University recently held its first ever public forum on LGBTQ mental health issues. On campus. Sanctioned. BYU. Four b...
-
Tribune Editorial: Utah needs to know how much water it is using
We live in a data-driven world. Just about everything from practicing medicine to committing journalism to finding romance has, in so many ways, been reduced to spreadsheets, formulas and algorithms. Just about everything, that is, except something that we should have had a firm mathematical handle... We live in a data-driven world. Just about everything from practicing medicine to committing journalism to finding romance has, in so many ways, been ...
-
Tribune Editorial: A special election or an anointing of the special?
Utah politicians are salivating after Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced he would not be seeking re-election in 2018 and may even step down early. For such a vacancy, Utah law provides that “the governor shall issue a proclamation calling an election to fill the vacancy.” What kind of “election?” It’s d... Utah politicians are salivating after Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced he would not be seeking re-election in 2018 and may even step down early. For suc... -
Tribune Editorial: Utah’s national monuments have already justified themselves
“The member tribes of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition hold the Bears Ears immediate landscape, as well as the lands fanning out from its twin plateaus, as traditional sacred lands. This land is a place where tribal traditional leaders and medicine people go to conduct ceremonies, collect herbs... “The member tribes of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition hold the Bears Ears immediate landscape, as well as the lands fanning out from its twin pl... -
Tribune Editorial: Utah liquor laws fly past peculiar and into weird
Who knew the Utah Legislature was going through an existential crisis during its last session? Well, they were. Because inside the 144-page bill relating to alcohol regulation was a new requirement for bars and restaurants to post signs announcing to the world that they are … bars and restaurants. ... Who knew the Utah Legislature was going through an existential crisis during its last session? Well, they were. Because inside the 144-page bill relat... -
Tribune Editorial: Review or no review, Utah’s national monuments should stay
Our new president, like any new president, is not only within his rights, but arguably doing no more than his proper due diligence, to order a review of policies laid down by his predecessors. So, all by itself, the move that is reportedly coming from the White House to have another look at the des... Our new president, like any new president, is not only within his rights, but arguably doing no more than his proper due diligence, to order a review ... -
Tribune Editorial: More buses, and maybe tolls, would ease congestion in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Does this bus stop at the river? If it doesn’t there will be a very big splash. This year, Utah skiers reveled in late-season powder. Shirtless kids tore down the slopes. Families spent weekends vertical on skis and boards, eating fries, drinking hot chocolate and waiting. In their cars. For hours.... Does this bus stop at the river? If it doesn’t there will be a very big splash. This year, Utah skiers reveled in late-season powder. Shirtless kids ... -
Tribune Editorial: It is time for new leadership at the University of Utah and its Health Sciences colleges
OK. Cards on the table. On the matter of the sudden, shocking and horribly ill-advised change of leadership at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board cannot pretend any arm’s length reserve or emotional detachment. But, then, neither should the rest of Utah. The Univer... OK. Cards on the table. On the matter of the sudden, shocking and horribly ill-advised change of leadership at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, The Sal... -
Tribune Editorial: Girls State should know that women leaders do wear pants
Today’s youth. Tomorrow’s leaders. That is the motto of the American Legion Boys State. The program is a youth camp meant to “develop leadership and promote civic responsibility in young men.” The companion program for girls — Girls State — promotes the same motto, but its purpose is to “teach youn... Today’s youth. Tomorrow’s leaders. That is the motto of the American Legion Boys State. The program is a youth camp meant to “develop leadership and ...
-
Tribune Editorial: Three cheers for Utah refiners embracing Tier III
So it’s not like we can all hold our breath until 2019, but at least we can hold some hope. When Gov. Gary Herbert held a ceremonial signing this week of a bill to incentivize Utah refiners to make cleaner gasoline, he also announced that one of the biggest refiners, Chevron, is taking the state up... So it’s not like we can all hold our breath until 2019, but at least we can hold some hope. When Gov. Gary Herbert held a ceremonial signing this wee... -
Tribune Editorial: Chaffetz career a list of lost opportunities
Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced Wednesday he would not seek re-election in 2018. He is planning a return to the private sector, and a possible run for governor in 2020. The question is why now? Perhaps he was intimidated by the fundraising success of his Democratic challenger. But 82 percent of her d... Rep. Jason Chaffetz announced Wednesday he would not seek re-election in 2018. He is planning a return to the private sector, and a possible run for g... -
Tribune Editorial: Weeding out bad judges is ultimately up to voters
Criticism continues to swell against 4th District Judge Thomas Low, who complimented a convicted rapist last week, stating Keith Robert Vallejo was an “extraordinary, good man,” and that “great men sometimes do bad things.” The judge choked up while sentencing Vallejo for 11 counts of sexual abuse. ... Criticism continues to swell against 4th District Judge Thomas Low, who complimented a convicted rapist last week, stating Keith Robert Vallejo was an... -
Tribune Editorial: Don’t overlook Utah’s optional tax check-off opportunities
“I like to pay taxes. With them, I buy civilization.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. But even the most public-spirited of us may want to choose which parts of civilization we pay for. Those of you waiting until the last minute to file your 2016 income tax forms — due at midnight Tuesday — may be... “I like to pay taxes. With them, I buy civilization.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. But even the most public-spirited of us may want to choose whi... -
Editorial: Utahns can handle the truth of taxation
Almost eight years after voters split Jordan School District, we’re still dealing with the fallout. A Salt Lake County-wide system to equalize spending after the breakup is ending, and that is producing new fallout of its own. While the five school districts in the county hash out a solution, two p... Almost eight years after voters split Jordan School District, we’re still dealing with the fallout. A Salt Lake County-wide system to equalize spendin...
-
Editorial: Salt Lake City Library moves to make reading really free
A father can go into a Salt Lake City library, gather his kids around him, and entertain them with a rousing rendition of Shel Silverstein or Roald Dahl. In so doing, he could simultaneously be reading down his kids’ library fines at the rate of 10 cents per child per minute. But soon, those fines m... A father can go into a Salt Lake City library, gather his kids around him, and entertain them with a rousing rendition of Shel Silverstein or Roald Da... -
Editorial: South Salt Lake should receive something in return for hosting homeless center
“For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.” — Luke 12:48 “Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. Thank you.” — Willy Wonka Much has been expected of South Salt Lak... “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.” ... -
Editorial: Putting juveniles in adult prisons does not serve justice
On Feb. 27, 2016, outside The Road Home homeless shelter in downtown Salt Lake City, a 17-year-old boy named Abdullahi “Abdi” Mohamed was shot by police. The parties do not agree on exactly what happened, but police allege they witnessed a confrontation where Mohamed was hitting a man with a rake o... On Feb. 27, 2016, outside The Road Home homeless shelter in downtown Salt Lake City, a 17-year-old boy named Abdullahi “Abdi” Mohamed was shot by poli... -
Editorial: Vaccinations work when everyone gets them
While some children were hoping for a snow day in April, others actually did get a day off. But not for the weather. Last Friday school was closed at Murray’s American International School of Utah for whooping cough. The charter school had 30 students quarantined and hundreds of absences after an ou... While some children were hoping for a snow day in April, others actually did get a day off. But not for the weather. Last Friday school was closed at ...
-
Editorial: Pulitzer Prize is recognition that there are stories only The Salt Lake Tribune can tell
“For a string of vivid reports revealing the perverse, punitive and cruel treatment given to sexual assault victims at Brigham Young University, one of Utah’s most powerful institutions.” — Pulitzer Prize citation to The Salt Lake Tribune, April 10, 2017 So much of daily journalism seems to be c... “For a string of vivid reports revealing the perverse, punitive and cruel treatment given to sexual assault victims at Brigham Young University, one o... -
Editorial: S.L. City, County top cops need to talk
The two top cops in the valley aren’t talking, and that’s a problem. Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown rolled out statistics this week blaming Salt Lake Sheriff Jim Winder’s 2015 change in jail policy for rising crime in the city. Drug cases were up 34 percent last year, and drug and alcohol ... The two top cops in the valley aren’t talking, and that’s a problem. Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown rolled out statistics this week blaming ...
-
Tribune Editorial: Lee challenges us to remember checks and balances in war
Those who launched the horrific chemical weapons attack on civilian targets in the Syria, the one that filled the world’s media with gruesome images of dead and dying children, fully deserve to have the fires of hell rained down on them. But the American people deserve to know that the checks and b... Those who launched the horrific chemical weapons attack on civilian targets in the Syria, the one that filled the world’s media with gruesome images o...
