Moved to remembering a time, decades ago, when I almost ended myself, I write to hopefully help anyone else who may be considering a Spring suicide. Paying it backward, I suppose, isn’t as impressive as forward, but may be as vital to someone. I awoke one morning feeling dead inside, ...
Could someone explain why the Utah legislature decided that everyone in the world needs to know my political party affiliation? Voters in Utah recently received a notification from The Office of the Lieutenant Governor informing us that SB 153 which passed earlier this year will remove most ...
Since the creation of personal mobile devices the issue of cellphones in school has been a legitimate problem. With the recent crack-down on cellphones in schools in Utah, the question of where the line between too restricted and too lenient resides must be answered. Phones in the hands of ...
Congress is meant to represent the American public, yet it feels very disconnected from the very citizens it claims to serve. Three things we highlighted that may need some change include: term limits, insider trading and unnecessary partisan issues. First, term limits are an issue. There is ...
September 10, 2025, was filled with many emotions for the students of Utah Valley University. The shooting and loss of Charlie Kirk had many impacts, both large and small, on the community of UVU, their families, friends, and those who loved him. The moments following the incident were ...
Rumors of a proposed 10,000 bed ICE detention facility are floating about. Governor Cox denies knowledge, but last year, indicated that he would welcome a facility, stating difficulties in housing and transporting detainees. One case is illustrative of the challenge. An incarcerated person ...
As a reminder, Prop 2 was a highly controversial decision in Orem's recent history. Shortly after taking office in 2022, Mayor Dave Young, Council Member LaNae Millett, and Council Member David Spencer, along with former city council member Terry Peterson, announced their desire to separate ...
As the national conversation around American energy dominance grows, Utah is stepping up and much of that credit goes to Senator John Curtis. Last month, Senator Curtis spoke during National Clean Energy Week, sharing that he has never found anyone in Utah who did not want to leave the Earth ...
I noticed a rebuttal to my letter to the editor that was published on August 6. The person who wrote that rebuttal cares about Orem, just as I do. Reading his letter, however, reminded me that some people don’t understand that building a vibrant community requires considering all the factors ...
Senator John Curtis is proving what many of us already know: Republicans are the ones best equipped to lead on American energy. As Chairman of the Utah Federation of College Republicans, I represent young conservatives who believe in the power of free markets, limited government, and American ...