I am writing in response to the guest commentary posted on Dec. 11-12 by Keith Burns, titled “LDS women need more opportunities, not more praise.” Mr. Burns cites sociologists Cragun, Sumerau and Williams in their characterization of so-called “soft influence tactics” and charges that ...
Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, continues to be a leader in fighting for quality professionals to lead federal regulatory agencies. This includes the under-the-radar U.S. Surface Transportation Board, which maintains oversight of the nation’s freight railroads — like Union Pacific in ...
Ever since its founding in 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been exclusively governed by men, a phenomenon which by no means is exclusive to the LDS tradition. Local congregations are led by bishops, who are overseen by stake presidents, and General Authority Seventies ...
According to the Utah Department of Health, Utah has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. It is the sixth-leading cause of death among adults, as well as the leading cause of death among youth ages 10-17. The risk of suicide is even greater among Utah’s LGBTQ+ population. A 2020 ...
In Finland, there's a phrase to describe an offer of help that ends badly — “bear service.” Think of a bear offering to help in a china shop. Some private real estate developers are now offering “bear service” that will not turn out well. They propose to save Utah Lake by building ...
It's become a time-honored tradition in recent American history for the out-of-power concerns to begin talking about the U.S. Constitution, the checks and balances of our Republic and federalism. Often, resurgent forces rally to the idea of constitutional values and fight to take back control ...
