Climate Crisis activism is heating up. “We want a better environment!” “When do we want it!” “NOW!” ...Seems to be the widespread sentiment. The jargon and the social justice warriors are treating climate change as if it were “our World War II” according to newly elected Democratic Socialist Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Climate activism also appears similar to a … [Read more...]
The LDS Church Faces a Lawsuit over the Compromise Bill
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 Cannabis in Utah: The Central Fill
If there were one poison pill in the “compromise bill” it is that the bill has already been written that will be passed instead of Proposition Two and includes the all new idea that there must be a state-operated “central fill". One massive facility will essentially serve the needs of all the medical cannabis pharmacies and all of the walk-up clinics that will participate in pro … [Read more...]
Informed Voting
November 6 , 2018 marks the United States midterm elections. Across the nation people from all walks of life will take to the ballot boxes to vote for their representatives and decide the course of the country. Consequences for not voting can be devastating. Participation is imperative. “ I think voting is a large part of what it means to be civically engaged in A … [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...]
Utah’s Changing Landscape
Taking my dogs running around Sugar House's main corridors offers a constantly changing landscape. First we run around Sugar House Park; then along the PRATT trail under 1300 East tunnel; we then go around Fairmont Park to the new dog park, then west along the S-Line Greenway to 700 East. Along this route we hear the constant pounding of nails, and sawing of boards, and witness … [Read more...]
Meet Shireen Ghorbani, the Half-Iranian Utah Transplant Running for Congress
Shireen Ghorbani's parents were separated during the Iran U.S. embassy crisis made famous in the film “Argo”, and so she ended up being raised by a single mother. She has two masters degrees and works for the University of Utah and has her own family. Ghorbani is now running for Congress, I have learned, to represent Utah’s 2nd congressional district. Check out why she belie … [Read more...]
‘Ethics’ and ‘Racist Undercurrent’ Issues Mark 2017 Campaign Season in Utah
Ironies and shocking comments among aspirers for U.S. congress and a city council seat figured into the latest campaign cycle this year in Utah. John Curtis and Steve Smith also were not transparent and dishonest, respectively. John Curtis and ‘Ethics Awareness Week’ The email said that Curtis would give a keynote address titled “cultivating positive dialogue in public d … [Read more...]
Spooky Politics
It’s a spooky time to be living in the United States. There are divisions everywhere, and with so many radical elements popping up, it’s extremely difficult to keep track of them all. Only in the past month did I start researching Antifa, SDS, BLM, the alt-right, Social Justice Warriors, Breitbart, Acorn and Media Matters. Mainstream news has become extremely agenda-driven, and … [Read more...]