SLC group takes upbeat approach to apocalypse prep

It might be the end of the world, but Transition Salt Lake feels fine

POSTED // Nov 28,2012 - In a small and comfy east-side Salt Lake City home, the steering committee of Transition Salt Lake has gathered over cups of peppermint tea to discuss the end of the world.

Fight the Chill of Apathy

POSTED // Nov 21,2012 - Later, if you're no fan of Walmart, do some Black Friday protesting

No Labor Support

Democrats losing union support to Republicans

POSTED // Nov 21,2012 - Before Utah’s legendary union boss and Democratic Party Vice Chair Jim Judd passed away in August, West Valley state House candidate Liz Muniz recalls, he placed a hand on her shoulder ...

Peace for Holidays

Honk & wave & volunteer this weekend

POSTED // Nov 15,2012 - This weekend, join local anti-war activists in making some noise for peace in our world. Later, you can do some guilt-free holiday shopping at a boutique with proceeds benefiting the Work Activity Center nonprofit,

Season of Thanks

Ching Farm, HEAL & Leg. Interim

POSTED // Nov 8,2012 - With the ghosts of the election season leaving us, it’s time to give thanks to the do-gooders in our community. This weekend, you can take part in a vegan Thanksgiving dinner fundraiser to support the Ching Farm Rescue

SLC Councilman Plans Blight Ban

Possible fines for decrepit buildings

POSTED // Nov 7,2012 - All it takes to ruin the fun for all the developers in town is for one company to kick tenants to the curb, knock down an iconic block of Salt Lake City and then fill the crater only with empty promises.

Vote, You Slackers!

The least you can do is cast a ballot

POSTED // Nov 1,2012 - After being sprayed with countless political bullet points and having been devoured by sound bites for months, the election is finally here. The least you can do is vote

Election Guide: Demogeddon

The 2012 election threatens to sweep Democrats from Utah politics

POSTED // Oct 31,2012 - Political junkies have marked their calendars for Nov. 6, 2012, when the general election will decide the political leaders who’ll fill county seats and other offices, all the way to the White House.

Election Guide: Democrats Who Run With Elephants

In Utah, it isn't so easy to spot the difference between Republican and Democrats

POSTED // Oct 31,2012 - Candidates for office know that, ultimately, they’ve got to represent the people. And that generally means that Utah Democrats running for federal or state office would be labeled as right-wing wackos

Election Guide: Political Verses

A look at politics through candidates' fiction and poems

POSTED // Oct 31,2012 - For most politicians, communication is everything. While their talking points may not always be elegant, they usually get their message across.