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Aubrey Eyre

Opinion writer

Aubrey Eyre is an opinion writer for the Deseret News. She graduated from Oxford University with an MSc in Social Anthropology and received her BA in English from Seattle University.

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Opinion
American families need to find more common ground to heal political polarization
The Common Ground Committee founders, Erik Olsen and Bruce Bond, discuss ways families can find more common ground and heal political polarization in America.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
Overcoming obstacles
All eyes are to the future. Strengthening women strengthens families. Lifting women lifts everyone.
By Savannah Hopkinson and Aubrey Eyre
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Opinion
Health care in America is failing the people who need it most. It’s time for change
Health care is meant to be a basic human right, but in America, it’s become a luxury that few people can actually afford.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
Are our political divisions really more important than family?
If we allow our political animosity to exceed our attachments to those we love most, we will fail as a society and America’s families.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
Lifting the American family: Here are 3 potential solutions to give a financial boost
Congressional relief packages provide a measure of immediate help, but too many families are in need of solutions that will outlive the pandemic.
By Aubrey Eyre, Samuel Benson, and 1 more
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Opinion
Domestic violence is on the rise in the pandemic. You can help those in trouble
Anyone can educate themselves about the signs of abuse and be available as a support for those in need of help.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
Without the right focus, America will never achieve the unity it needs
“If unity is to prove our saving grace — and the nation’s name would indicated that it must — America needs a change of heart.”
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
Biden was inaugurated Wednesday, but can we talk about Amanda Gorman?
The young poet laureate stole the show and set the tone for the nation’s future on Inauguration Day.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
Forbes’ 100 powerful women list is a reminder that women’s equality still isn’t where it should be
The majority of U.S. citizens support equal rights for women. So why aren’t we closer to reaching that goal?
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
The America I know is flawed, but beautiful
Yesterday was a reflection of both the good and bad that makes America the country I have come to know.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
2020: America’s worst year, or a year of accountability?
Is it really so unreasonable to want to remove the mementos of this nation that laud its history of racism, genocide, abuse and other systemic oppression of various groups of people?
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
People jumped on social media to #GiveThanks. Why won’t they do the same to save lives?
It has been disheartening this year to see just how much people choose to use social media to respond to or emphasize negative or, at the very least, superfluous, influences rather than truly positive ones.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
As the last ballots are counted, we the people have the power to determine what happens next
Despite claims to the contrary, the power to determine our fate still rests with the people of this country.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
Can Washington regulate Big Tech? Not until representatives get their act together
The hearing was evidence that trust in Big Tech and in the government are at an all time low for a reason.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
I don’t agree with Amy Coney Barrett, but I do respect her values
Confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett show she is a woman of principles and fit for the job.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Opinion
In a pandemic of disinformation, we need to take responsibility
The trouble with misinformation today is even those claiming to uphold truth and those fact-checking can, at times, contribute to the spread of misinformation.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Faith
This BYU grad is making religious art more inclusive for people of color
Black artist Melissa Tshikamba shares her journey of creating religious art with diverse ethnicities.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Utah
Native American professor joins BYU committee examining race, inequality
Brigham Young University administrators have added a Native American professor to a new committee formed to examine race and inequality at the university.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Entertainment
Latter-day Saint artists explore the power of art in uncertain times
Latter-day Saint artists create works of art reflecting the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic through small grants offered by the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts in New York City.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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Faith
Church News: FSY conferences, modeled after BYU’s Especially for Youth, announced for stakes in U.S., Canada
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced FSY (For the Strength of Youth) conferences for Latter-day Saints in the United States and Canada, modeled after BYU’s EFY program.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
Conductor Mack Wilberg works with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Sunday, July 14, 2019, during a rehearsal for the 90th anniversary of "Music and the Spoken Word." The broadcast originally began in 1929, making "Music and the S
Faith
Church News: A look at the 90 year impact of ‘Music and the Spoken Word’ — the longest running continuous radio program
On Sunday morning, July 14, “Music and the Spoken Word” celebrated its 90th anniversary and continued its legacy as the longest running continuous national radio program in the United States.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
Sister Bonnie H. Cordon meets with a member in Maputo, Mozambique.
Faith
Church News: Sisters Harkness, Cordon reflect on 12-day visit to Africa Southeast Area
In her role as first counselor in the Primary general presidency, Sister Harkness joined Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, young Women general president, for a 12-day visit to the Africa Southeast Area from May 16-28.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
Maj. Gen. Brian L. Tarbet hugs Jennie Taylor during a ceremony where the name of her late husband, Maj. Brent Taylor, was added to the Reflection Room Memorial Wall in the Wilkinson Center on the BYU campus in Provo on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Taylor was k
Utah
BYU memorial honors former student, mayor, Maj. Brent Taylor; family announces scholarship
During a private ceremony at BYU, the name of Maj. Brent Taylor, former mayor of North Ogden and soldier in the Utah National Guard, was unveiled on the BYU memorial wall. At the event, Jennie Taylor announced a scholarship in her husband’s honor.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
FILE - Missionaries watch President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prior to a missionary meeting in Montevideo, Uraguay on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018.
Faith
Church News: All returned missionaries now automatically admitted to BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s PathwayConnect
As a result of the recent approval for virtual gatherings worldwide, BYU-Pathway Worldwide and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced a new initiative to help missionaries who have served the Church from around the world.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
Women exit the Marriott Center as they head to their classes for the 2019 BYU Women’s Conference on May 2.
Faith
Church News: Relief Society general presidency addresses 4 key questions about women and the priesthood
Sister Aburto, Sister Jean B. Bingham and Sister Sharon Eubank discussed four specific questions that address how the priesthood fits into the personal lives of women everywhere.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris, Monday, April 15, 2019. Massive plumes of yellow brown smoke is filling the air above Notre Dame Cathedral and ash is falling on tourists and others aro
Faith
Church News: Why the fire at Notre Dame is a symbol of rebirth during Holy Week
Flames engulfed the historic cathedral of Notre Dame on Monday, April 15 in Paris. But faith and hope in Jesus Christ bring the community together in a time of mourning.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
FILE - Then-Elder Russell M. Nelson and Sister Wendy Nelson shake hands with New Zealand members during a visit there in 2014.
Faith
Church News: President Nelson, Elder Gong to embark on 9-day ministry tour of Pacific Area
Following on the heels of the 189th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson will embark on a ministry tour to the Church’s Pacific Area beginning May 16.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Kim B. Clark and Chad H. Webb pose for a photo after filming a video regarding the First Presidency announcement that seminary curriculum will align with "Come, Follow Me."
Faith
Church News: Seminary to align with new ‘Come, Follow Me’ curriculum this year. Here’s what you need to know about the change
In a significant shift to the curriculum followed by seminaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, seminary study will now align with that of the “Come, Follow Me” curriculum and schedule, the First Presidency announced Friday.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
Pixar animator, Matt Luhn, speaks at a forum at BYU on January 29, 2019.
Faith
The power of storytelling: Matt Luhn shares the secrets of Pixar’s success with BYU students
Pixar animator and storyteller Matt Luhn speaks at a BYU forum and tells students the power that comes from good storytelling.
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
The Domo sculpture by Ensamble Studio was specifically designed to enhance the acoustics of outdoor concerts at Tippet Rise.
Entertainment
Montana’s Tippet Rise might be the coolest outdoor concert space you’ve never heard of
Nestled near the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains in Montana is a place where nature, music and art blend together in a way that is best-described as “mystical.”
By Aubrey Eyre, Opinion writer
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