Josh Warburton
@warburtonjosh.bsky.social
Publisher • Musician • Father • Democrat • Politico • Vegan • Foodie • Kanab, Utah and always exploring!
The Trump administration is removing MLK Day and Juneteenth from the National Park fee-free calendar and replacing them with Trump’s birthday.
It’s hard to think of a clearer statement of misplaced priorities — and sadly, it’s not even near their most egregious move.
It’s hard to think of a clearer statement of misplaced priorities — and sadly, it’s not even near their most egregious move.
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Trump administration is removing MLK Day and Juneteenth from the National Park fee-free calendar and replacing them with Trump’s birthday.
It’s hard to think of a clearer statement of misplaced priorities — and sadly, it’s not even near their most egregious move.
It’s hard to think of a clearer statement of misplaced priorities — and sadly, it’s not even near their most egregious move.
Utah’s Dec. 9 special session will address redistricting, court authority, filing delays, and the repeal of HB 267. Legislative leaders want to delay the filing deadline for congressional races to gain more time to overturn the court-ordered fair map.
This does not help voters.
This does not help voters.
December 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Utah’s Dec. 9 special session will address redistricting, court authority, filing delays, and the repeal of HB 267. Legislative leaders want to delay the filing deadline for congressional races to gain more time to overturn the court-ordered fair map.
This does not help voters.
This does not help voters.
Utah Democrats don’t fit a national mold — and that’s a strength. Being new, independent-minded, or even critical of Democrats can make you more electable here. If you’ve ever thought about running, reach out or email [email protected]. More info at utahdemocrats.org.
#UtahDemocrats
#UtahDemocrats
December 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Utah Democrats don’t fit a national mold — and that’s a strength. Being new, independent-minded, or even critical of Democrats can make you more electable here. If you’ve ever thought about running, reach out or email [email protected]. More info at utahdemocrats.org.
#UtahDemocrats
#UtahDemocrats
I’m 49, and this is the first year in my adult life I’ve had health insurance. Even with my girlfriend’s employer covering part of it and choosing the top Aetna plan, it’s still expensive and nearly impossible to use.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I’m 49, and this is the first year in my adult life I’ve had health insurance. Even with my girlfriend’s employer covering part of it and choosing the top Aetna plan, it’s still expensive and nearly impossible to use.
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The Sutherland Institute claims Utahns want the Legislature drawing congressional maps. But their own poll shows the opposite.
A judge didn’t draw a map — she selected one from expert submissions as required by the Utah Supreme Court.
Here’s what voters actually said:
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A judge didn’t draw a map — she selected one from expert submissions as required by the Utah Supreme Court.
Here’s what voters actually said:
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December 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Sutherland Institute claims Utahns want the Legislature drawing congressional maps. But their own poll shows the opposite.
A judge didn’t draw a map — she selected one from expert submissions as required by the Utah Supreme Court.
Here’s what voters actually said:
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A judge didn’t draw a map — she selected one from expert submissions as required by the Utah Supreme Court.
Here’s what voters actually said:
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People talk a lot about affordability — groceries, rent, housing, gas — and they should. We all feel it every time we go out and try to live our lives.
But the other half of the affordability crisis rarely gets talked about: wages.
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But the other half of the affordability crisis rarely gets talked about: wages.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
People talk a lot about affordability — groceries, rent, housing, gas — and they should. We all feel it every time we go out and try to live our lives.
But the other half of the affordability crisis rarely gets talked about: wages.
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But the other half of the affordability crisis rarely gets talked about: wages.
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Been thinking about where Democrats should go in '26. After years of working in rural Utah, my belief is simple:
We need a working-class, family-first agenda that talks like real people & focuses on what families feel everyday — rising costs, low wages, broken healthcare, & a system that's rigged.
We need a working-class, family-first agenda that talks like real people & focuses on what families feel everyday — rising costs, low wages, broken healthcare, & a system that's rigged.
December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Been thinking about where Democrats should go in '26. After years of working in rural Utah, my belief is simple:
We need a working-class, family-first agenda that talks like real people & focuses on what families feel everyday — rising costs, low wages, broken healthcare, & a system that's rigged.
We need a working-class, family-first agenda that talks like real people & focuses on what families feel everyday — rising costs, low wages, broken healthcare, & a system that's rigged.
When I talk about politics or any heated issue, I try to keep things polite but firm. But today’s about something uplifting: I joined Sue & Jim Johnston — 2 of Kanab’s quiet trail heroes — to help install new Kanab Trail signs. If you love our trails, tap ❤️, or share a trail pic.
#Kanab #KanabTrails
#Kanab #KanabTrails
December 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
When I talk about politics or any heated issue, I try to keep things polite but firm. But today’s about something uplifting: I joined Sue & Jim Johnston — 2 of Kanab’s quiet trail heroes — to help install new Kanab Trail signs. If you love our trails, tap ❤️, or share a trail pic.
#Kanab #KanabTrails
#Kanab #KanabTrails
Just watched a hopeful, data-driven talk by BYU professor Dr. Jacob Rugh showing why Utah is shifting faster than people realize—suburbs turning left, LDS moderates rejecting extremism, and Utah County trending purple.
Watch: youtu.be/I180XIMlW14?...
#Utah #UtahDemocrats #PoliticalChange
Watch: youtu.be/I180XIMlW14?...
#Utah #UtahDemocrats #PoliticalChange
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November 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Just watched a hopeful, data-driven talk by BYU professor Dr. Jacob Rugh showing why Utah is shifting faster than people realize—suburbs turning left, LDS moderates rejecting extremism, and Utah County trending purple.
Watch: youtu.be/I180XIMlW14?...
#Utah #UtahDemocrats #PoliticalChange
Watch: youtu.be/I180XIMlW14?...
#Utah #UtahDemocrats #PoliticalChange
Trump’s new international park fee will hit rural Utah hard. Kanab depends on Zion, Bryce & the N. Rim — & 40% of visitors are intl. A 10–30% drop means 12k fewer overnight stays & up to a $20M hit. Worst case, double that.
Call our leaders: MikeLee SenJohnCurtis RepCelesteMaloy GovCox
#UtahPolitics
Call our leaders: MikeLee SenJohnCurtis RepCelesteMaloy GovCox
#UtahPolitics
November 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Trump’s new international park fee will hit rural Utah hard. Kanab depends on Zion, Bryce & the N. Rim — & 40% of visitors are intl. A 10–30% drop means 12k fewer overnight stays & up to a $20M hit. Worst case, double that.
Call our leaders: MikeLee SenJohnCurtis RepCelesteMaloy GovCox
#UtahPolitics
Call our leaders: MikeLee SenJohnCurtis RepCelesteMaloy GovCox
#UtahPolitics
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and the occasional awkward comment. If something hits wrong, pause, breathe, and respond—not react.
Everyone’s dealing with higher costs and real stress. A little patience goes a long way.
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Utah #RuralUtah #Community
Everyone’s dealing with higher costs and real stress. A little patience goes a long way.
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Utah #RuralUtah #Community
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and the occasional awkward comment. If something hits wrong, pause, breathe, and respond—not react.
Everyone’s dealing with higher costs and real stress. A little patience goes a long way.
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Utah #RuralUtah #Community
Everyone’s dealing with higher costs and real stress. A little patience goes a long way.
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Utah #RuralUtah #Community
UT GOP leaders lost in court & now they’re scrambling to undo fair maps with appeals, a Dec. 9 special session, & a plan to weaken voter initiatives. Push back: contact your reps, don’t sign petitions, & get involved. le.utah.gov
#FairMaps #UtahPolitics
@utahdemocrats.org @govcox.bsky.social
#FairMaps #UtahPolitics
@utahdemocrats.org @govcox.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
UT GOP leaders lost in court & now they’re scrambling to undo fair maps with appeals, a Dec. 9 special session, & a plan to weaken voter initiatives. Push back: contact your reps, don’t sign petitions, & get involved. le.utah.gov
#FairMaps #UtahPolitics
@utahdemocrats.org @govcox.bsky.social
#FairMaps #UtahPolitics
@utahdemocrats.org @govcox.bsky.social
Thanksgiving kicks off the giving season. I’m grateful for what I have, but many neighbors are struggling. Small acts of kindness matter. If you can help, here are local groups doing important work: kane.utah.gov/166/Care-Share
kanecountyassist.org
switchpoint.org
www.careandshare-ut.org
kanecountyassist.org
switchpoint.org
www.careandshare-ut.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Thanksgiving kicks off the giving season. I’m grateful for what I have, but many neighbors are struggling. Small acts of kindness matter. If you can help, here are local groups doing important work: kane.utah.gov/166/Care-Share
kanecountyassist.org
switchpoint.org
www.careandshare-ut.org
kanecountyassist.org
switchpoint.org
www.careandshare-ut.org
Most of us want better government — & that requires the best people stepping up. Is that you?
As Utah Democrats we’re seeking candidates across Utah & in Southern Utah:
HD 66, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75
SD 28 + county commish
Filing deadline: early Jan.
#RunForOffice #UtahDemocrat
As Utah Democrats we’re seeking candidates across Utah & in Southern Utah:
HD 66, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75
SD 28 + county commish
Filing deadline: early Jan.
#RunForOffice #UtahDemocrat
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Most of us want better government — & that requires the best people stepping up. Is that you?
As Utah Democrats we’re seeking candidates across Utah & in Southern Utah:
HD 66, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75
SD 28 + county commish
Filing deadline: early Jan.
#RunForOffice #UtahDemocrat
As Utah Democrats we’re seeking candidates across Utah & in Southern Utah:
HD 66, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75
SD 28 + county commish
Filing deadline: early Jan.
#RunForOffice #UtahDemocrat
As Thanksgiving week begins, I’m taking a moment to be grateful — for a home, my best friend and partner Annabelle, a job that’s sustained me nearly 30 years, my family visiting this week, and my mom turning 80. Life is busy, but it’s beautiful.
#thankful
#thankful
November 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
As Thanksgiving week begins, I’m taking a moment to be grateful — for a home, my best friend and partner Annabelle, a job that’s sustained me nearly 30 years, my family visiting this week, and my mom turning 80. Life is busy, but it’s beautiful.
#thankful
#thankful
This week: Congress forces release of Epstein files; Trump calls vets’ video “sedition”; MTG to resign; TPS ended for Somalis. In #Utah Owens blasts Judge Gibson’s map & Kitchen & Villarreal join CD1 race. @derekkitchen.bsky.social @schotthappens.com @benwinslow.bsky.social @tvheidihatch.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This week: Congress forces release of Epstein files; Trump calls vets’ video “sedition”; MTG to resign; TPS ended for Somalis. In #Utah Owens blasts Judge Gibson’s map & Kitchen & Villarreal join CD1 race. @derekkitchen.bsky.social @schotthappens.com @benwinslow.bsky.social @tvheidihatch.bsky.social
Trump is on his back foot—insulting women reporters and calling for executions. Not normal.
PBS/NPR/Marist:
Dems 55–41 (+14)
Independents: Dems +33
Speak up. Register as a Democrat. Volunteer.
@utahdemocrats.org
PBS/NPR/Marist:
Dems 55–41 (+14)
Independents: Dems +33
Speak up. Register as a Democrat. Volunteer.
@utahdemocrats.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Trump is on his back foot—insulting women reporters and calling for executions. Not normal.
PBS/NPR/Marist:
Dems 55–41 (+14)
Independents: Dems +33
Speak up. Register as a Democrat. Volunteer.
@utahdemocrats.org
PBS/NPR/Marist:
Dems 55–41 (+14)
Independents: Dems +33
Speak up. Register as a Democrat. Volunteer.
@utahdemocrats.org
UT finally has a fair congressional map — & the GOP supermajority is trying to undo it w/a repeal initiative.
Decline to sign.
Tell others not to.
Ask lots of questions to slow paid gatherers down — don’t sign.
Record misinfo & report it.
Fair maps protect all Utahns.
#DeclineToSign #ProtectProp4
Decline to sign.
Tell others not to.
Ask lots of questions to slow paid gatherers down — don’t sign.
Record misinfo & report it.
Fair maps protect all Utahns.
#DeclineToSign #ProtectProp4
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
UT finally has a fair congressional map — & the GOP supermajority is trying to undo it w/a repeal initiative.
Decline to sign.
Tell others not to.
Ask lots of questions to slow paid gatherers down — don’t sign.
Record misinfo & report it.
Fair maps protect all Utahns.
#DeclineToSign #ProtectProp4
Decline to sign.
Tell others not to.
Ask lots of questions to slow paid gatherers down — don’t sign.
Record misinfo & report it.
Fair maps protect all Utahns.
#DeclineToSign #ProtectProp4
UT helped pioneer vote-by-mail — starting in Kane County just over 12 years ago. By 2020 it was fully statewide & widely trusted.
HB 300 rolls it back. In 2029, automatic VBM ends. Voters must opt in, add ID numbers, and ballots must arrive by Election Day.
Utahns support VBM — we can restore it.
HB 300 rolls it back. In 2029, automatic VBM ends. Voters must opt in, add ID numbers, and ballots must arrive by Election Day.
Utahns support VBM — we can restore it.
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
UT helped pioneer vote-by-mail — starting in Kane County just over 12 years ago. By 2020 it was fully statewide & widely trusted.
HB 300 rolls it back. In 2029, automatic VBM ends. Voters must opt in, add ID numbers, and ballots must arrive by Election Day.
Utahns support VBM — we can restore it.
HB 300 rolls it back. In 2029, automatic VBM ends. Voters must opt in, add ID numbers, and ballots must arrive by Election Day.
Utahns support VBM — we can restore it.
It shouldn’t take a GoFundMe to survive a medical emergency.
Healthcare should be about care, not corporate greed. Utah Democrats are fighting to expand rural clinics, cap drug costs, & ensure every Utahn can see a doctor without going broke.
#HealthcareForAll @utahdemocrats.org
Healthcare should be about care, not corporate greed. Utah Democrats are fighting to expand rural clinics, cap drug costs, & ensure every Utahn can see a doctor without going broke.
#HealthcareForAll @utahdemocrats.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It shouldn’t take a GoFundMe to survive a medical emergency.
Healthcare should be about care, not corporate greed. Utah Democrats are fighting to expand rural clinics, cap drug costs, & ensure every Utahn can see a doctor without going broke.
#HealthcareForAll @utahdemocrats.org
Healthcare should be about care, not corporate greed. Utah Democrats are fighting to expand rural clinics, cap drug costs, & ensure every Utahn can see a doctor without going broke.
#HealthcareForAll @utahdemocrats.org
Sen. Johnson’s SLTrib op-ed leaves out context: Prop 4 created judicially enforceable standards, #Utah Supreme Court ruled courts must ensure a remedy when Leg violates them. Leg’s map was struck down & they refused to fix it.
sltrib.com
@utahdemocrats.org
sltrib.com
@utahdemocrats.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Sen. Johnson’s SLTrib op-ed leaves out context: Prop 4 created judicially enforceable standards, #Utah Supreme Court ruled courts must ensure a remedy when Leg violates them. Leg’s map was struck down & they refused to fix it.
sltrib.com
@utahdemocrats.org
sltrib.com
@utahdemocrats.org
Nothing makes me feel older than scrolling back to my birth year and realizing apps now treat the 1970s like an optional ancient history elective.
#BornInTheLate1900s #RetroHuman #ScrollOfShame
#BornInTheLate1900s #RetroHuman #ScrollOfShame
November 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Nothing makes me feel older than scrolling back to my birth year and realizing apps now treat the 1970s like an optional ancient history elective.
#BornInTheLate1900s #RetroHuman #ScrollOfShame
#BornInTheLate1900s #RetroHuman #ScrollOfShame
Over 2,000 Utahns have newly registered as Democrats, while the GOP has lost 400+.
And next year, Democrats will have at least one UT congressional rep — making it the perfect time to grow our ranks.
Register/update here: vote.utah.gov
#UtahDemocrats
@utahdemocrats.org @elevateutahpac.bsky.social
And next year, Democrats will have at least one UT congressional rep — making it the perfect time to grow our ranks.
Register/update here: vote.utah.gov
#UtahDemocrats
@utahdemocrats.org @elevateutahpac.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Over 2,000 Utahns have newly registered as Democrats, while the GOP has lost 400+.
And next year, Democrats will have at least one UT congressional rep — making it the perfect time to grow our ranks.
Register/update here: vote.utah.gov
#UtahDemocrats
@utahdemocrats.org @elevateutahpac.bsky.social
And next year, Democrats will have at least one UT congressional rep — making it the perfect time to grow our ranks.
Register/update here: vote.utah.gov
#UtahDemocrats
@utahdemocrats.org @elevateutahpac.bsky.social
60 days of posting — including a 43-day shutdown.
Personal: became Chair of Candidate Recruitment for Utah Dems, hit 30k+ reach in a day, dozens reached out, nearly 300 at No Kings 2 in Kanab, 40+ at local Dem event.
Utah got new court-ordered maps. Big Trump actions stirred national controversy.
Personal: became Chair of Candidate Recruitment for Utah Dems, hit 30k+ reach in a day, dozens reached out, nearly 300 at No Kings 2 in Kanab, 40+ at local Dem event.
Utah got new court-ordered maps. Big Trump actions stirred national controversy.
November 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
60 days of posting — including a 43-day shutdown.
Personal: became Chair of Candidate Recruitment for Utah Dems, hit 30k+ reach in a day, dozens reached out, nearly 300 at No Kings 2 in Kanab, 40+ at local Dem event.
Utah got new court-ordered maps. Big Trump actions stirred national controversy.
Personal: became Chair of Candidate Recruitment for Utah Dems, hit 30k+ reach in a day, dozens reached out, nearly 300 at No Kings 2 in Kanab, 40+ at local Dem event.
Utah got new court-ordered maps. Big Trump actions stirred national controversy.
Happy with how things are? Scroll on.
Ready for something better — lower costs, fair wages & real representation? Step up.
Washington, Iron & Kane County Dems are recruiting candidates & volunteers.
[email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]
Ready for something better — lower costs, fair wages & real representation? Step up.
Washington, Iron & Kane County Dems are recruiting candidates & volunteers.
[email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Happy with how things are? Scroll on.
Ready for something better — lower costs, fair wages & real representation? Step up.
Washington, Iron & Kane County Dems are recruiting candidates & volunteers.
[email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]
Ready for something better — lower costs, fair wages & real representation? Step up.
Washington, Iron & Kane County Dems are recruiting candidates & volunteers.
[email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]