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Press Release:United Utah Party statement concerning Sen. Dan McCay's abortion legislation

Posted by · June 20, 2019 5:16 PM

A STATEMENT FROM THE UNITED UTAH PARTY RE:

SEN. DAN McCAY’S PROPOSED ABORTION LEGISLATION

The United Utah Party has issued the following statement:

Sen. Dan McCay has announced that he is drafting legislation on abortion that would be similar to controversial laws passed in Alabama and other states. He has stated that he is “unsure” whether his legislation will include exceptions for rape, incest, or even to save the life of the mother.

This should be troubling to everyone in Utah, regardless of party.

Like most Utahns, The United Utah Party opposes elective abortion in most circumstances, but we believe there must be the availability of exceptions for instances such as cases of rape or incest or when a mother’s life or health is in serious jeopardy. This is a part of our party platform, which is available at unitedutah.org.

The recent spate of laws across the country do not allow for those exceptions, and Sen. McCay’s divisive rhetoric suggests that he is more interested in crafting a similar law that would pander to partisan extremes instead of representing the will of the majority of Utah voters.

That’s unacceptable. We can do better.

We call on Senator McCay and the Utah Legislature to reject extremism and to find solutions that prioritize the health and welfare of both women and their children. If legislators intend to pass legislation regarding abortion to challenge the Roe v. Wade decision, we urge them to include the exceptions we note. Also, we believe that abortion facilities, particularly hospitals, should be available to women who meet these exceptions. In addition, we urge the legislature to support legislation that makes alternative birth control options besides abortion more available to women, such as codifying the Utah Department of Health policy that allows women to gain access to birth control without a prescription.

For more information, visit unitedutah.org.

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Newsletter - Purge Pay to Play

Posted by · June 20, 2019 4:47 PM

In this edition

Chair's Note - Purge "Pay to Play"
Tasty Summer Social Coming Soon
The Simple Life of Extremism
What? Really?
Young Uniters Luau
County Convention Plans
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Newsletter - Make the Difference

Posted by · May 29, 2019 9:03 PM

In this edition

Chair's Note - Make the Difference
Timely Wisdom for Today
Video Training Call for Prospective City Council Candidates
Announcing Administrative Assistant Opening
County Conventions Coming Soon
The Sweetness of Ranked Choice Voting
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Hope for Newly-Elected Utah Republican Leadership

Posted by · May 07, 2019 9:15 AM

Photo credit: Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Republicans elected new leaders for their party last Saturday. I welcome the new leadership. Service to the community is to be applauded. Also, I have known Derek Brown for several years and respect his commitment to public service.

The new leadership is being portrayed by media reports as "reasonable" Republicans. I hope so. As reasonable Republicans, I urge them to do the following:

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Newsletter - Hope vs. Extremism

Posted by · April 23, 2019 10:14 PM

Chair's Note - Hope vs. Extremism
Utah County - Raise Your Voices!
Convention Plans
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United Utah Party 2019 State Convention

Posted by · April 23, 2019 10:10 PM

MIDVALE, UT – On Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the United Utah Party will be holding its State Convention at Mt. Jordan Middle School in Sandy. Doors will open at 9:30 AM. This will be the third state convention for the party, which has been the most successful third party in Utah state election in the past two elections.

“This will be an organizing convention,” said Richard Davis, the UUP Chair. “We will elect party officers, vote on proposed revisions to the party platform, and discuss party strategy going forward.”

All members of the United Utah Party are designated as delegates to the convention. Party members unable to travel to Sandy will still be able to participate at three different satellite locations in Logan, Vernal, and St. George. Addresses of the locations are available on the front page of the party website, unitedutah.org.

“We want to provide a stark contrast to the Republicans and Democrats, who only allow a relative handful of people to represent their entire parties at state conventions,” Davis said. “We want to be inclusive as possible.”

Those wanting to participate in the convention are encouraged to email [email protected] by April 26 in order to verify their party affiliation and register as a delegate and vote.

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NewsLetter - A Prettier Picture

Posted by · March 27, 2019 5:39 PM

Contents

Chair's Note - A Prettier Picture
Governor Herbert Mostly Disappoints
Power of the Center
Convention Plan
Call for Candidate

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Newsletter - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Posted by · March 20, 2019 7:50 AM

Chair's Note - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
VETO Voices
One to Say YES For
Convention Plan
Call for Candidates

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A Little Rebellion

Posted by · March 18, 2019 8:07 AM

“A little rebellion,” Thomas Jefferson wrote, “now and then, is a good thing.” It’s unfortunate that the Utah state legislature lacks such an optimistic view on the matter. This year, the citizenry of our state proposed no less than eight initiatives, four of which made it to the ballot and three of which passed. In a conservative state like Utah, such a wave of direct democracy is unheard of. It was, in short, rebellion on the part of the electorate.