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STOSSEL: Socialism versus capitalism

People criticize capitalism. A recent Axios-Generation poll says, "College students prefer socialism to capitalism." Why? Because they believe absurd myths. Like the claim that the Soviet Union "wasn't real socialism." Socialism guru Noam Chomsky tells students that. He says the Soviet Union ...

Sub for Santa: Homeless parents hoping for gifts for young son

Editor’s note: All United Way’s Sub for Santa participants’ names have been changed. To help a family like this one, visit https://subforsanta.org or text or call the Sub for Santa hotline at 801-356-6300. Christmas is joyful and exciting for most, but for families experiencing financial ...

GARVEY: The happy-enough holiday is more than good enough

On my 11th Christmas, my parents were preparing to divorce. At the time, I didn't know that, of course, though I imagine most children sense, on some level, the rising tension and animosity that can precede separation. They were certainly fighting more, and I remember hating it, being the only ...

CHAREN: Reflections on Bondi Beach

When I go to synagogue, I always smile and wave at the armed police officers stationed outside. I want them to know they're appreciated, but also, at some level, I guess it's fair to say that I'm trying to ingratiate myself so that the cop will want to put his or her life on the line to save us ...