The LDS Church Faces a Lawsuit if the Compromise Bill is Passed in its Current form The Patients for medical cannabis organization called TRUCE, issued a statement to the LDS Church that they will file a lawsuit if the Church continues to direct the State Legislature in the Compromise Bill that they are pushing forward in the Utah State Legislature. The Church has … [Read more...]
Economic Fascism in Utah?
The Medical Cannabis Compromise legislation is nothing short of economic fascism. When the government wants to control an entire sector of the economy, as the Utah State Legislature is attempting to do — there is a term for this which is much more serious that “cronyism”. The church leadership through the state is working to create nothing short of a fascistic monopoly. The " … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana in Utah
This November Utahns have one major issue on the ballot that could dramatically alter our extreme-red, hyper-conservative state: the legalization of medical marijuana. The ballot initiative Proposition Two seeks to allow residents to utilize marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. Currently 66 percent of Utah voters support this initiative. This would also allow for lic … [Read more...]
Wildland Firefighters in Spanish Fork Canyon
Heading to Moab in mid-August, we found that Spanish Fork Canyon was closed to motor vehicles from August 12th to August 15th. A massive forest fire in Coal Hollow was blazing and spreading to neighboring canyons. As of this writing, it has devoured 26,380 acres of cedar and pine forest. There are currently five active wildfires in Utah, making this the most destructive fire … [Read more...]
Great West Food Desert: City Seeks to Improve Food Options on Westside
Food deserts are areas occupied by people lacking the income to buy healthy food or do not have access to foods that are considered part of a balanced diet. By U.S. Department of Agriculture standards, the west-side of downtown Salt Lake City is a food desert. Whether the SLC Redevelopment Agency's proposal to build a permanent, year-round public market for Salt Lake City will … [Read more...]
Human Trafficking—Slavery’s New Name
Does human trafficking occur in Utah? According to Mary Ellis, Human Trafficking Intelligence Analyst for the Utah Department of Public Safety, it is a growing problem. “The exact numbers are hard to come by,” she explains, “but it is a growing issue. Think about it this way. Globally, 20 million people are trafficked in labor or sex, with several million in the United States. M … [Read more...]
A History of French Fries With a Side of Ketchup
The French fry is truly an American icon. After all, what is a burger without fries? And what would have become of fast food without French fries? We can thank France for the Statue of Liberty, and we can thank Belgium for the French fry. That's right. French fries weren't invented in France at all, but by Belgians in the late 1600s. Americans wanted to attribute our … [Read more...]
Supporters Celebrate as Bonanza Flat is Saved From Development
Since November 2016 Park City, along with non-profit volunteers, struggled to raise the $38 million needed to purchase Bonanza Flat and save it from development. With a close finish the deal became reality on Friday, June 16, 2017. Read the Deseret News story by Ryan Morgan here. … [Read more...]
New Smiles for Veterans
Healthy smiles are for everyone, which is why an Ephraim organization is helping fill the gaps in VA healthcare by matching veterans with dental providers. There are many healthcare costs covered by the United States Veterans Affairs, but total dental care is not one of them. That’s where Dennis Matthews and his non-profit organization, New Smiles for Veterans picks up t … [Read more...]
Three Utah Inmates to be Executed by the Reinstated Firing Squad
According to a new article by the law enforcement publication, Law Officer, Utah will soon be executing three convicted murderers by firing squad. This will be the first time Utah has used execution by firing squad since the option was reinstituted in 2015. This reverses HB180, passed by the Utah legislature in 2004, which prohibited firing arms as a means of execution, leaving … [Read more...]