Utah Senator Mike Lee Is Among the Candidates Being Interviewed for a Supreme Court Seat
President Donald Trump interviewed Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Monday to replace Justice Anthony M. Kennedy on the Supreme Court.
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The Lede, Issue #16: A Tool for Tackling Sexual Assault, Experiments in Biochar, Shrinking Bears Ears, and More
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Utah’s Anti-Conservation Crusade Is About to Become Very Costly
With Outdoor Retailer's departure, Utah pays dearly for its attack on public lands.
Letter From Moab, Utah: Sharing a Sunset at Arches National Park
Delicate Arch is the most famous rock formation in Arches National Park—and, almost certainly, in the entire state of Utah.
Can Utah’s Governor Win Back the Trust of Public Land Advocates?
Doing so will require concrete action, not just words. By Jimmy Tobias Utah Governor Gary Herbert. (Photo: Chip…
If You Support Public Lands, Steer Clear of Utah
The state’s government has helped lead the war on national forests and other federal land. The outdoor recreation community is pushing back.
A Mysterious New Zika Case
There’s a new case of Zika in Utah, and no one seems quite sure where it came from.…
Youth Suicides in Utah Are on the Rise
State officials aren’t sure exactly why, but there are several likely culprits — and targets for intervention. By Kate Wheeling…
Does Utah Really Think It’s Protecting Sixth Graders by Keeping Climate Science Out of Classrooms?
School officials in Utah think sixth graders are too young to be taught about climate change—but the perfect age to be misled about it.
Why Does the Coal Industry Treat Old, Dirty Power Plants Like National Treasures?
Dear coal industry, stop reminiscing over outdated power plants. They’re holding you—and us—back.