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Peter Holslin
Holslin is City Weekly's staff writer. His work has appeared in outlets including Vice and Rolling Stone. Got a tip? Drop him a line.
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- News, City Weekly REWIND April 21, 2025
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FLASHBACK 2019: Inside one grassroots group's fight to stop the inland port.
We Predict a Riot
- Since it was established last year, the Inland Port Authority has been the subject of backlash and controversy. Now, Civil Riot is upping the ante with civil disobedience tactics.
- News, December 11, 2019
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Rebel Spirits
A Facebook group draws a bullseye on the DABC while calling for alcohol reforms.
- Under the sobering lights of a State Office Building auditorium at the Utah Capitol in October, Rep. Timothy Hawkes, R-Centreville, likened the state's alcohol policy to a game of Jenga.
- News, Cover Story December 4, 2019
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The Journey of Becoming You
How 'gender-affirming' philosophy and multidisciplinary care at the University of Utah's Transgender Health Program helps patients feel whole.
- >Surgical procedures to help peoples' bodies align with their gender identities have been around since the early 20th century.
- Blog, Buzz Blog November 21, 2019
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Say Their Names
Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony in the Capitol honors victims of transphobic violence.
- News, November 20, 2019
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Bad Banners
A year after the city launched a poll to reboot its flag, Salt Lakers are still waiting for a tattoo-worthy design.
- Air quality. Homelessness. The inland port. These are all pressing issues Salt Lake City Mayor-elect Erin Mendenhall will be tackling as she takes over Jackie Biskupski's seat in January.
- Blog, Buzz Blog November 14, 2019
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Curtains Closing
City councilmembers deliberate over the fate of the historic downtown Utah Theater.
- The city bought the property in 2010 with hopes of renovating it as a film and media center.
- News, November 13, 2019
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Iced Out?
Homeless advocates and activists call for The Road Home to stay open through the winter months.
- Coats, blankets and boots were laid in rows and piles, ready for anyone to pick up and try on. Protesters from half a dozen community groups served hot chocolate and homemade snacks.
- Blog, Buzz Blog November 6, 2019
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Luz Escamilla: ‘This Race Isn’t Over yet’
Salt Lake mayoral hopeful Erin Mendenhall holds the lead following Tuesday’s preliminary results.
- Salt Lake City has a new mayor. Just who it is though isn’t yet official.
- News, Cover Story November 6, 2019
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Summer of Discontent
Activists are facing criminal charges for a massive protest against the inland port. Will the opposition back down?
- A messy protest against the state's inland port this summer triggered a series of legal repercussions, including felony riot charges.
- Blog, Buzz Blog November 1, 2019
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For Our Ancestors
Mayor Biskupski honors the Mexican Day of the Dead with folkloric dancing in City Hall.
- “Thank you to all of you who celebrate Día de los Muertos and share this beautiful tradition with our community,” Biskupski said.
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FLASHBACK 2019: Inside one grassroots group's fight to stop the inland port.
We Predict a Riot
April 21, 2025
