Staff
Marjorie Cortez
editorial writer
Work: 237-2186
E-mail: marjorie@desnews.com
Recent stories
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Nov. 3 : Marjorie Cortez: What price freedom? Let's survey the Afghans
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Oct. 27 : Nothing to do but wait for more H1N1 vaccine
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Oct. 20 : Marjorie Cortez: Find out how much of donation goes to charities
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Oct. 13 : Close-up view of health issue shows its complexity
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Sept. 29 : Fear of government hinders health-care reform
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Sept. 22 : Marjorie Cortez: Plea deal in sex-trafficking case overly generous
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Sept. 15 : Marjorie Cortez: 8 years after 9/11 attacks, incivility sadly rules
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Sept. 1 : Marjorie Cortez: Girl's abduction offers lesson in trusting gut feelings
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Aug. 25 : Marjorie Cortez: Global Fund for Education deserves U.S. support
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Aug. 18 : Majorie Cortez: 'E-pothole reporting' still requires real-world repairs
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Aug. 11 : Marjorie Cortez: Mom in deadly crash may have hid her addiction
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Aug. 4 : Majorie Cortez: Pet sanctuary offers animals a slice of heaven
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July 21 : Marjorie Cortez: Moon landing, Cronkite and childhood memories
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July 14 : Marjorie Cortez: It's not always necessary to have a doctor in the house
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July 7 : Marjorie Cortez: We likely haven't seen the last of Palin, but what's next?
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June 30 : Marjorie Cortez: Strip-search case is lesson for school officials
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June 23 : Marjorie Cortez: Will voters exercise newfound thrift at ballot box?
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June 16 : Marjorie Cortez: Police should all have mental-health training
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June 9 : Majorie Cortez: Put politics aside when considering tobacco tax
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June 2 : Majorie Cortez: Are 'reality' TV stars ready for personal scrutiny?
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May 19 : Marjorie Cortez: Herbert needs to work well with homeless advocate
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May 12 : Students studying and realizing social change
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May 5 : Marjorie Cortez: Which state's philosophy on death penalty is best?
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April 28 : Marjorie Cortez: Don't panic about flu — just wash hands a lot
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April 14 : Marjorie Cortez: Web networking no substitute for real contact
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April 7 : Marjorie Cortez: Women's rights worth fighting for in Afghanistan
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March 31 : Marjorie Cortez: Shift to green power will require a revolution
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March 24 : Marjorie Cortez: Foreign policy should focus on helping women
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March 17 : Marjorie Cortez: Nothing else matters when the Madness comes on
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March 10 : Marjorie Cortez: Girls know Barbie isn't a role model for real life
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March 3 : Loss of Rocky Mountain News is heartbreaking
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Feb. 24 : Marjorie Cortez: Thanks to Larry Miller, Salt Lake is a much better place
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Feb. 10 : Marjorie Cortez: Octuplets' mother needs more than our concern
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Feb. 3 : Death and taxes: Some think the latter isn't certain
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Jan. 27 : Marjorie Cortez: Biden may need guidance from Mrs. Robinson
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Jan. 20 : Marjorie Cortez: Golden opportunity for some pure enjoyment
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Jan. 13 : Tax delinquency affects more than those who owe
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Jan. 6 : Marjorie Cortez: Dressing warmly makes sense — except to teens
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Dec. 30 2008 : Emptier trash cans may be a sign of the times
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Dec. 23 2008 : Marjorie Cortez: Holidays are tough for families of missing children
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Dec. 16 2008 : Marjorie Cortez: Life with disabilities can serve as an inspiration
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Dec. 9 2008 : Beware CO danger — at home and on vacation
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Dec. 2 2008 : Can Bill Clinton set aside his ego, insecurities?
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Nov. 25 2008 : Will CEOs treat our money better than their own?
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Nov. 18 2008 : Marjorie Cortez: Placing kids in charge of their safety is frightening
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Nov. 11 2008 : Obamas, I've got the perfect recycled puppy for you
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Nov. 4 2008 : Marjorie Cortez: Some advice for would-be borrowers: Make do
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Oct. 28 2008 : Do your homework and vote preferably early
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Sept. 23 2008 : Oil shale is nothing new, and not the answer
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Sept. 16 2008 : Marjorie Cortez: Ike highlights need for personal preparedness
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- I-84 crash closes lanes in Canyon 9:36 a.m.
- Suicide bomber kills 3 in Pakistan 9:25 a.m.
- Somali pirates hit oil tanker 9:23 a.m.
- China executes 9 in ethnic riots 9:22 a.m.
- Iran accuses hikers of espionage 9:21 a.m.
- DC sniper's execution nears 9:20 a.m.
- Stocks jump after G-20 pledge 9:20 a.m.
- Agassi: Lies he 'can't live with' 9:07 a.m.
- Germany celebrates fall of Berlin Wall 8:46 a.m.
- Brazil student expelled for dress 8:33 a.m.
- TCU 4th in AP poll; U. 16th, Y. 22nd
- Cougars crush hapless Cowboys
- Utah Jazz fall apart against Kings
- Water wars in Snake Valley
- Lambert crossed line by miles
- Cougars' execution flawless
- Teenager is critical after stabbing
- Utes pound winless Lobos
- BYU 186, Wyoming 17?
- TCU moves into 4th place in BCS
- Gay advocates trek to LDS office
221 - House passes health care bill
206 - Lobo suspended
173 - Cougars crush hapless Cowboys
152 - Utah Jazz fall apart against Kings
130 - Provo company innovating engines
103 - RSL rallies to advance
103 - Thousands protest health bill
103 - Utes pound winless Lobos
89 - BYU cuts Women's Research Institute
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