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...]
‘We Will See The Status Quo Challenged’ and Utah Millennials Want In
The Utah state legislature has zero millennials. Don Willie has some feelings about that. “We need the perspective and experiences of younger leaders now,” he wrote. “We will see the status quo challenged.” “We believe that diversity in government has the potential to bring about meaningful public policy,” he added. Willie may have the manpower and momentum to make it … [Read more...]
Three Republicans Vie for Jason Chaffetz’s Congressional Seat
The resignation of Rep. Jason Chaffetz from the U.S. House of Representatives has meant that candidates from a handful of political parties in Utah are running for his congressional district 3 seat in the state. That includes three Republicans: Chris Herrod, a real estate executive and former state legislator; John Curtis, Provo’s mayor and a former business owner; and Tanner … [Read more...]
Editorial Opinion – Utah’s problem: Finding a Governor Who Will Discourage Theocracy but Stay Home
It’s funny – Mormon scripture commands for separation of church and state (Latter-day Saint Doctrine & Covenants 134:9 – “we do not believe it just to mingle religious influence with civil government”). It jives rather well with the religious freedom provision of the First Amendment that safeguards from theocracy. Amazing, the extent that supposed adherents of Mormonism … [Read more...]