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Pioneering the path to a purple Utah. Advocating for progressive, inclusive policies that unite our community. Join us as we explore our history, our community and what we need to be doing to shape a vibrant, forward-thinking future for the state of Utah!
The fire this morning is not just a tragic accident—it’s a symptom of systemic failure. Utah can and should be a leader in solving homelessness. Let’s demand better. Lives depend on it. (8/8)
If Utah’s leaders started “acting like adults,” we could address the root causes: housing affordability, accessible healthcare, mental health services, and shelter policies that don’t exclude those in the greatest need. (7/8)
Utah has the resources to solve homelessness many times over. We have the money, the tools, and the support systems. What we lack is leadership willing to prioritize solutions over the NIMBY mindset and political gamesmanship. (6/8)
If someone needs insulin or ADHD meds, we don’t make them choose between their medication and safety. Yet we demand that from those using street drugs, even if it means leaving them out in the cold. These policies keep people on the streets. (5/8)
And then there’s the issue of shelter policies. Many require sobriety, effectively barring those who self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. This ignores the fact that every street drugs has a pharmaceutical counterpart, and are used as substitutes for medications they can’t access. (4/8)
This low threshold is a deliberate choice by Utah’s leaders. Instead of prioritizing lives, we’ve normalized policies that treat our most vulnerable as an afterthought. It’s a moral failure of leadership and compassion. (3/8)
Last night, it dropped to 29 degrees—dangerously cold. Yet warming centers in Utah only open when it hits 15 degrees or lower. This arbitrary policy leaves people freezing in the streets unless the state deems it “cold enough” to act. (2/8)
Our rising stars, next-generation politicians, and community leaders are out there — we just need to find them, and the state and county parties need to get involved and give these campaigns the support they need, and that includes 💰 and coordination.
How do we get this to happen? 🤷🏻♂️ I don’t know.
Who are the “community leaders” now? The ones who folks look up to, who might not even have considered the idea of running for office — but nevertheless would be a heck of an outstanding state representative, senator, school board, or city council?
Enjoy your holiday! It’s well deserved! 🦃
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Christians, if you’re celebrating mass deportations of distraught, exhausted human beings seeking refuge, you probably shouldn't be sweetly singing about a baby with "no crib for a bed."
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It could have been in front of the Alamo 😬
But then again, the historical context of that being a losing battle fought over an immoral issue— against Mexico— I doubt they’d even get the historical irony of it all.
Also talking in the realm of theoretical/academic thought experiments and strategic war gaming scenarios — starting a civil war scenario against the State of California is a “Kobayashi Maru” for whoever attempts it.
Never gonna happen — California has the largest National Guard in the country, with over 24,000 service members who will protect their governor and the state’s sovereignty.
It looks like the “Brown Shirts” of this century have switched to more of an “olive drab” palate.
But you’re correct; this “performative costume” he is wearing is intentional — but at the same time, while they try to project strength and power — the performative nature of it shows weakness.
Along with so many others, we are #HoldingSpace for these lyrics from Defying Gravity. When faced with the insurmountable obstacles of a corrupt supermajority that controls all aspects of government, it might seem like defying gravity to stand in opposition to them... but nevertheless, we do! #UTPol
Imagine if Utah Democrats invested more time, money, staff and resources to recruit, and run strong candidates in those house and senate districts this next election cycle?
BOUNTIFUL & PROVO, UTAH: GOP vote share plummets since dawn of MAGA era in 2016 in mostly LDS, highly-educated suburban cities
GOP Vote (Lean vs. Utah)
2004 Bountiful 78% (+7)
2024 Bountiful 53% (-7)
2004-2024 Chg.=-25.5 (-13)
2004 Provo 82% (+11)
2024 Provo 56% (-4)
2004-2024 Chg.=-26.5 (-15)
Super-red areas of Utah are turning blue, but somehow the Utah Democratic Party still isn't running state-level candidates in these areas.
Seriously, they just need to get a moderate-to-left leaning guy named Anderson to run in these places.
Can you imagine if the state were to create a comprehensive database of all Utah citizens that includes their medical background info, interactions w/healthcare providers, law enforcement, or any other government service? Unsheltered Utahns deserve the right to privacy just as every other citizen.
Utah take note: This is how you work to solve the homeless epidemic.
The advent of LED Christmas lights has definitely improved the energy consumption during this time of year. Regardless of #SantasCarbonFootprint ––visiting Temple Square at Christmas & seeing all the lights, nativity displays and the public concerts–– Its a magical experience!
Such a great program!
It's weird Utah allegedly has these "Venezuelan gangs" too...
Our Utah Governor today issued his pledge to support the Trump Deportation Machine–– and used the VG's as one of the scare bullet points to justify obeying in advance.
Love the usage of line from Star Trek:TNG episode as a new idiom perfect for this era that we live in.
#ThereAreFourLights #DontGaslightMe
This is a very important thing to recognize!
GLP-1 class meds were first discovered in the early 1980s, during studies on the incretin effect, which is the body's enhanced insulin response after eating. It's been tested for decades.
Fun Fact: There was a very special lizard in Utah that played a key role in helping with this discovery!!
🤞🤞 Here is to hoping for a fantastic ski season -- LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!!!
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