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John Saltas
John Saltas, Utah native and journalism/mass communication graduate from the University of Utah, founded City Weekly as a small newsletter in 1984. He served as the newspaper's first editor and publisher and now, as founder and executive editor, he contributes a column under the banner of Private Eye, (the original name of City Weekly). He's a member of the Pay Dirt Club from his alma mater, Bingham High School, the recipient of the Quintus C. Wilson award from the University of Utah, has been recognized twice for his contributions to downtown Salt Lake City, and remains most proud of the people who have been part of City Weekly along the way and for just lasting it out.
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- News, Private Eye January 2, 2025
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Enjoy the new-year Top 10 lists, but don't forget to read the news too.
Private Eye
- In the waning hours of every year, people take time to ponder upon the 8,736 hours that filled their previous 364 days of breathing.
- News, Private Eye December 26, 2024
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For Utahns with seasonal depression, brighter days are here at last.
Private Eye
- As a lifelong sufferer of SAD—Seasonal Affective Disorder—I've never fully enjoyed this time of year.
- News, Private Eye December 18, 2024
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Thanks for those prayers, Gov. Cox. America has never disagreed better.
Private Eye
- Just over a month ago, most Democrats, many Independents and a blessed few of our fellow Republicans awoke to the news that Donald Trump had won the 2024 presidential election.
- News, City Weekly REWIND December 16, 2024
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FLASHBACK 1989: Social worker Debra Daniels teaches empowerment to victims of domestic abuse.
A Better Way for Battered Women
- A social worker of the first order ("committed since day one"), Debra is quick to point out that, although alcohol is the number one factor in male and female domestic violence, "it is not the cause, but only a symptom. Even if the abuser stops drinking, the abuse doesn't stop if a person is predisposed to act violently."
- News, Private Eye November 20, 2024
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Bundle up Bluetah, it's going to be a long, cold four years.
Private Eye
- It's only been two weeks since election day—and just 206 weeks away from our next presidential election (should we even have another)—and, by golly, it appears winter did indeed come early to Utah.
- News, City Weekly REWIND November 18, 2024
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FLASHBACK 1991: John Saltas responds to reader feedback of the second annual Best of Utah issue.
The Usual "Best of Utah" Fallout
- As with last year, some people don't agree with the masses regarding the winners in our annual readers' poll. Luckily, though, this year the complaints were minimal...but like last year, they came via recorded messages on our recorder.
- News, Private Eye November 6, 2024
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Another election means another missed opportunity for Utahns to reject one-party rule.
Private Eye
- By the time you read this you will know the results of Tuesday's election, so there's no point in me waxing about how you might consider voting this way or that.
- News, Private Eye October 30, 2024
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With or without newspaper endorsements, it's time to say "no" to fascists.
Private Eye
- On Monday, October 28, all of Greece—plus Greeks and Hellenes worldwide—celebrated Oxi Day.
- News, Private Eye October 16, 2024
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Mama Saltas couldn't stand Trump and she'd have plenty to say about Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
Private Eye
- One year ago today—October 15, 2023—my mother Stella Nepolis Saltas died. All of her children were there.
- News, Private Eye October 9, 2024
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Utah's Mike Lee serves up another round of climate change denialism.
Private Eye
- About 60 great folks (split into two overlapping groups in Athens) came along for the annual City Weekly Trip to Greece.
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Instead of a Statue of Responsibility, Utah could build a statue of shame depicting Mike Lee.
Private Eye
April 17, 2024
