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- Culture, Arts & Entertainment September 4, 2024
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The case against banning Craig Thompson's Blankets
Contrary to Ken Ivory's assertions, this masterpiece belongs in Utah schools
- Utah state legislator Ken Ivory likes burning books, and he's very much into dystopian censorship.
- Culture, Arts & Entertainment July 31, 2024
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Big Shiny Robot: A plea for media literacy
Calling for sanity when it comes to approaching creative work in good faith
- There has been a cultural downgrade to our collective IQ when it comes to media literacy—and I think there are a lot of reasons for it.
- News, Opinion July 10, 2024
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Utah lawmakers put women and children last by thumbing their noses at federal law.
Small Lake City
- "Women and children first!" is something you hear in movies when a boat is sinking.
- Blog, Buzz Blog July 5, 2024
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In Memoriam: Utah's Best "Worst Utahn" Shannon Barnson
Remembering a true Utah original
- Culture, Arts & Entertainment May 15, 2024
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Big Shiny Robot: Summer Geek Guide
Star Wars, Marvel, comics games and more for your seasonal entertainment
- Summer is the time of year I like to hibernate the most.
- News, April 3, 2024
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Utah's newest book ban law is designed to let small school districts punish Salt Lake City kids.
Small Lake City
- During the most recent session, the Utah Legislature decided to continue its manufactured culture war by taking literature out of school libraries
- Culture, Arts & Entertainment March 27, 2024
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The case for not messing with AI "art"
A creator implores us not to treat something created from others' work as worth anyone's time.
- AI art is bad. And you should feel bad for sharing it.
- News, January 31, 2024
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The Utah Legislature's bathroom bill makes criminals out of trans children
Small Lake City
- I am the father of two trans kids, and Utah is becoming less and less safe for them every day.
- Culture, Arts & Entertainment January 17, 2024
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Big Shiny Robot: Making your own independent film
A guide for how you can create the film that might be inside you.
- The return of the Sundance Film Festival is almost as powerful as the Oscars when it comes to inspiring folks to come out of their shells and make art using film—especially here in Utah.
- News, January 17, 2024
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If Utah drivers want less congestion, they should support free public transit. Yes, really.
Small Lake City
- I want to talk to all of you automobile enthusiasts out there.
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The case against banning Craig Thompson's Blankets
Contrary to Ken Ivory's assertions, this masterpiece belongs in Utah schools
September 04, 2024
In Memoriam: Utah's Best "Worst Utahn" Shannon Barnson
Remembering a true Utah original
July 05, 2024
A historic Salt Lake theater turned decadeslong eyesore is finally coming down
Small Lake City
November 15, 2023
