Jesse Jackson urges unity through diversity
Reverend Jesse Jackson will deliver the keynote address for the University of Utah’s celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King today, Jan. 24 at noon at the Huntsman Center. Tickets are sold...
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Reverend Jesse Jackson was the keynote speaker for the University of Utah’s 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.Held at the Huntsman Center at noon on Jan. 24, 2013, Jackson sought to...
View ArticleJesse Jackson says US can become greater through unity of its citizens (Photos)
Reverend Jesse Jackson was the keynote speaker for the University of Utah’s 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.Jackson told people that they mattered, explained that there was too much...
View ArticleGov. Herbert calls for general strike - drivers to stop driving for cleaner...
Utah’s dirty little secret is out. We have the worst air quality in the United States, and it has made national news three days in a row through different news sources. (New York Times, CBS ...
View ArticleFrida Bistro donates portion of proceeds Feb. 5 to ESLC
On Feb. 5, 2013, Frida Bistro will be holding an all-day fundraising event to benefit the English Skills Learning Center (ESLC). Located at 545 W 700 S, Frida Bistro’s event will be the kick off...
View ArticleArtist's self discovery leads to 2013 MLK award
Ruby Chacon, a lifelong Utahn, didn't realize that she had internalized the story of her as told to her by others who were not so flattering.“I didn't know I...
View ArticleMLK award winner says spirituality is about relationships
The 2013 Martin Luther King Humanitarian Embracing the Dream Award winners and Michele Goodwin, keynote speaker for Salt Lake Community College ‘s Martin Luther King Jr.’s celebration, took part in a...
View ArticleUtah Film Center ascends Everest for 2013 opening
On Jan. 31, the Utah Film Center kicked off its 2013 season with a showing of “40 Days at Base Camp.” The event was standing room only in the Salt Lake City Library’s theater...
View ArticleHB77 gets public hearing on Feb. 4 (Video)
On Feb. 4, 2013 at 2 p.m., the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee is scheduled to give HB77 a public hearing in Room C445 on the fourth floor of the capitol building. The...
View ArticleBe active for Salt Lake City: community events for Feb. 4 through Feb. 9, 2013
On Monday, Feb. 4, HB77 will be discussed in a public hearing at the State Capitol, Room C445 on the fourth floor. HB77 supports wildfire mitigation and provides a definition for climate change at the...
View ArticleRep. Briscoe encourages involvement with legislators
On Feb. 7, 2013, HEAL Utah, the Utah chapter of the Sierra Club and Utah Rivers Council held "Green Lobby Night: A Citizen Advocate Training." About 50 people packed into room 130 in the State...
View ArticleFrankel says voters have power through communication with legislators
On Feb. 7, 2013, HEAL Utah, the Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club and Utah Rivers Council presented “Green Lobby Night: A Citizen Advocate Training” at the State Capitol building in Room 130. About 50...
View ArticleClemens talks about the dos and don'ts of lobbying
On Feb. 7, 2013, HEAL Utah, the Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club and Utah Rivers Council presented Green Lobby Night in room 130 at the State Capitol building. About 50 people attended the event billed...
View ArticlePacenza presents ideas on changing the political landscape
On Feb. 7, 2013, HEAL Utah, the Utah chapter of the Sierra Club and Utah Rivers Council presented a citizen advocate training called “Green Lobby Night.” About 50 people were present at the training...
View ArticleAdvocacy groups talk 2013 legislative bills at Green Lobby Night (Photos)
At the “Green Lobby Night: A Citizen Advocate Training on Feb. 7, 2013, HEAL Utah, Utah Rivers Council and the Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club presented a list of bills that they supported and some...
View ArticleEnding air pollution in Salt Lake begins with drivers
According to the Utah Department of Air Quality (DAQ), 57 percent of the air pollution during a winter inversion is from vehicles, 32 percent is from area sources like buildings and homes and 11...
View ArticleSeed starter workshop from Salt Lake County Seed Swap Feb. 28
The Salt Lake County Seed Swap will be holding a workshop on seed starting on Feb. 28, 2013.The group is dedicated to creating an educational environment for new gardeners and to giving more...
View ArticleProtesters take to the streets in solidarity with Forward on Climate (Photos)
On Feb. 15, 2013, about 30 people joined in a march to protest the Keystone Pipeline (KXL) and tar sands mining. The march was staged to show solidarity with the Forward on Climate rally going on in...
View ArticleSmoking at environmental rally not cool (Video)
A smoker lighting up at a clean air rally or at any environmental rally is an oxymoron emphasis on the moron.Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals that kill the smoker and kill 49,000...
View ArticleSB199 makes rate payers responsible for nuclear risks (Video)
The special interests are looking out for themselves on the hill without regard to anyone or anything else. The proposed SB199 would give Blue Castle the ability to recover the costs of a proposed...
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