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Feedback from March 7 and Beyond

Luck of the Irish On the calendar, one of the most popular days of the year is March 17—St Patrick's day. This, of course, is for good reason—it's one of the few times each year when people are allowed to let off some steam, drink too much and just generally be jolly.

Feedback from February 15 and Beyond

Resign, Cline Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline's reported actions of bullying a high school student are deeply troubling and unequivocally condemned by the Salt Lake City Council. As public officials, it is our duty to prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals, particularly vulnerable youth who are entrusted to our care.

Feedback from February 8 and Beyond

"Ticking Clock," Feb. 1 cover story Bravo to Mary Dickson for her bravery and tenacity with this most important cause. Being a downwinder myself, the government never told us the truth and how extremely dangerous the nuclear testing was.

Feedback from February 1 and Beyond

"Written in Bone," Jan. 25 Cover Story Thanks so much for the great article by Carolyn Campbell. It was very interesting, insightful, informative and well done.

Feedback from January 25 and Beyond

"Feeling Flushed," Jan. 25 Online News Biology says vaginas are girls, penises are boys. Why is it so hard to understand?

Feedback from January 18 and Beyond

Bad Faith vs. Authenticity After concluding a sumptuous meal at a high-end dining establishment—complete with delectable cuisine, a delightful ambiance and perfect service—one may find themselves pondering: What's the right tip? However, this seemingly ordinary scenario holds a profound philosophical underpinning, as highlighted by Jean Paul Sartre's 1943 publication Being and Nothingness.

Feedback from January 11 and Beyond

"Doubling Down" Jan. 11 Small Lake City Maybe mention that Trax shuts down before the bars close before suggesting a train to another state. RICHARD RANKIN Via Facebook

Feedback from January 4 and Beyond

Their Own Devices The topic of cell phone bans in schools has been popping up over and over again in the news. There are articles from USA Today, Ed Week and The 74 Million.

Feedback from December 28 and Beyond

Unfair Care I am a 15-year-old transgender male living in Utah who is currently seeking gender-affirming surgery, but a bill adopted last year by the Utah Legislature (SB16) is making that impossible for nearly three more years. And who's to say there won't be more bills passed in that time frame that could make it more difficult, even as an adult?

Feedback from December 21 and Beyond

"Unfinished Work," Dec. 14 Private Eye I loved, loved, loved John Saltas' piece on Mike "Weasel" Lee. It amazes me that the people of this state voted him into office again.

Feedback from December 14 and Beyond

"Use of Force," Dec. 14 Cover Story Being a police officer is one of the most demanding jobs there is. They're constantly put in dangerous situations and have to make split-second decisions that could have life-or-death consequences. It's no wonder that they experience a lot of mental wear and tear.

Feedback from December 7 and Beyond

An Eye for an Eye As the body count in Gaza rises exponentially, America doubles-down on Israel Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu's "screw-Palestine" carnage. And we do it in the name of democracy, justice and religious freedom.

Feedback from November 30 and Beyond

"X Marks the Spot," Nov. 30 Soap Box Is someone at City Weekly related to or sleeping with Thomas L. Knapp? Once again, his vapid, published op-ed fills the Soap Box.

Feedback from November 23 and Beyond

X Marks the Spot On November 20, X Corp.—the corporate entity through which Elon Musk owns X, formerly known as Twitter—filed suit against Media Matters for America, which styles itself a "progressive research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media." At issue is a recent Media Matters expose claiming that X—contrary to CEO Linda Yaccarino's promise that advertisers are "protected from the risk" of having their ads placed next to unsavory content—has been running ads next to "pro-Nazi" posts.

Feedback from November 16 and Beyond

"Church and State," Nov. 9 Soap Box While I understand where Mr. Ottinger is coming from, his premise that "there have been religious wars as long as there have been religions" is only a partially true, smokescreenish approach to the larger problem. I would say that there have been conflicts and pride as long as there have been people.

Feedback from November 9 and Beyond

"Voices of Peace," Nov. 12 Online News No mention of the heinous killings by Hamas that precipitated the current hostilities in Gaza. Your article implies that Israelis deserve what happened Oct. 7.

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