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Op-ed: Political debate hit bottom this election cycle, but it remains crucial

Better Utah November 12, 2016

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune The 2016 presidential election and primary season was uncomfortable and overwrought at best — dangerous and disgraceful at worst — and the associated debates have reached a level of farce few would have predicted. We’ve seen candidates insult opponents’ wives and mothers, coin ridiculous nicknames, ignore debate procedures, argue about the

ABU Education Fund Debate: House District 44

Better Utah October 18, 2016

Source: KCPW House District 44 Debate Candidates: Bruce Cutler and Christine Passey On Monday, October 17th, two candidates for House District 44 squared off in a political debate hosted by the ABU Education Fund, the John R. Park Debate Society at the University of Utah, and KCPW. The event took place at the Fairfield Inn

ABU Education Fund Debate: House District 34

Better Utah October 14, 2016

Source: KCPW House District 34 Debate Candidates: Dr. Karen Kwan and Macade Jensen On Thursday, October 13th, two candidates for House District 34 squared off in a political debate hosted by the ABU Education Fund, the John R. Park Debate Society at the University of Utah, and KCPW. The event took place at the Baymont Inn

ABU Education Fund Debate: House District 49

Better Utah October 13, 2016

Source: KCPW House District 49 Debate Candidates: Robert Spendlove and Zach Robinson On Wednesday, October 12th, two candidates for House District 49 squared off in a political debate hosted by the ABU Education Fund, the John R. Park Debate Society at the University of Utah, and KCPW. The event took place at Eastmont Middle School in

Experts say Clinton wins Presidential debate, but question what it means

Better Utah September 27, 2016

Source: Fox 13 SALT LAKE CITY – The Presidential candidates each claimed victory, the pundits split on party lines, and the flash polls following the debate say Hillary Clinton won decisively. That’s a partial breakdown of reaction after the first Presidential debate between Clinton and Donald Trump, which was viewed by at least 80 million people.

GOP chair James Evans is wrong to oppose debates

Better Utah August 20, 2014

We’ve talked before about Utah’s disappointingly low voter turnout rate. We believe strongly that healthy political debate is crucial in helping educate voters and encourage turnout. With that in mind, we partnered with KCPW, a Salt Lake valley radio station, and the John R. Park Debate Society at the University of Utah to sponsor five legislative

Large turn out for gun debate at the U

Better Utah April 18, 2013

Over 150 people attended a debate about gun regulations at the University of Utah last night just hours after a disappointing defeat for gun safety advocates in the US Senate. The debate was sponsored by the John R. Park Debate Society and the Department of Communication. Better UTAH’s own Maryann Martindale was one of six debate participants. Several

Senate District 2 Debate

Better Utah November 19, 2012

Audio available here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 26, 2012 Senate District 2 Debate to be Hosted by ABU Education Fund and Alliance for a Better UTAH on Tuesday, November 27 – – – – – Who: Max Roth, Fox13 News reporter (Debate Moderator) Candidates: Jim Dabakis Brian Doughty Will Carlson Robert Comstock Peter Corroon

Better UTAH Beat episode 3! May 22, 2012

Better Utah May 23, 2012

Orrin Hatch still refuses to debate Dan Liljenquist, Mayor Mike Winder finds himself in yet another ethical scandal, Mike Noel’s son and the proposed I-15 cameras.. it’s all here on your weekly Utah politics recap!

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