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.

Election Guide: County Matchup

Salt Lake County Council's four-seat contest

POSTED // Oct 31,2012 - Salt Lake County government will have a brand-new bag, with County Mayor Peter Corroon and Councilwoman Jani Iwamoto, both Democrats, leaving office.

Communities United, Bold & Uprising

Join Amy Goodman at KRCL Monday

POSTED // Oct 25,2012 - This weekend, step out at the Communities United Pink Dress Fashion Show to help fight breast cancer. Later, drop in at Peaceful Uprising’s Climate Bold School and get a crash course in how to change the discussion

My Short-Lived Life as a Competitive Eater

POSTED // Oct 24,2012 - Having a superhuman appetite, I’ve long clung to the illusion I could make it as a competitive eater.