In Utah we have wrestled with the question of who should redraw legislative district lines since at least 2018, when voters approved Proposition 4, putting the power in the hands of an independent commission. Citizen initiatives have also been questioned in this process. This brings us to Dr. ...
The title of this column is perfect for this week’s topic: the upcoming legislative session. The decisions made during these few weeks each winter are undoubtedly matters that matter. Utah’s State Legislature’s general session will run from Jan. 20 to March 6. This is a time of year ...
The Trump administration’s move to strip Senator Mark Kelly of his military rank and retirement benefits is not an isolated bureaucratic dispute. It is part of a broader, deeply familiar pattern: the use of falsehoods, distortions, and punitive measures against those who challenge Donald ...
Two dancers move across the stage in various forms, each supporting the other, movements choreographed expertly. The two dancers show emotions with a glow from inside. It’s clear that they are enjoying dancing together, and the audience is absolutely enjoying it as well, cheering and ...
Saturday marks the third day of the new year and, so far as I can tell, 2026 feels pretty much the same as 2025. We've already had disasters, accidents and violence that have resulted in tragedy. We continue to have political posturing and disagreement. We see some good things in the economy ...
Conversations about the differences between girls and boys—and between women and men—often make people uneasy. Some fear that acknowledging differences will reinforce stereotypes or limit opportunities. Yet ignoring those differences may do exactly the same thing. In Why Gender ...
