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, ...
The United States Supreme Court has entered its most consequential season. From April through June, the justices release rulings that do more than interpret the law -- they shape the direction of the country. Cases argued in the quiet months of winter now emerge into public view, often ...
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 ...
Prices rise. People blame capitalism. Politicians promise "solutions." President Donald Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates. My socialist mayor wants to freeze rents. Elizabeth Warren wants politicians to decide what prices are "excessive." So I was surprised to see ...
Many speeches will be delivered this year about the Declaration of Independence as we celebrate its 250th birthday. However, I think the greatest was just delivered by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on April 15 at the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas, Austin. The ...
Historically, Slate Canyon was considered by some to be the forgotten canyon in the city of Provo. While residents took advantage of recreation opportunities in Provo and Rock canyons, the mouth of Slate Canyon, once home to the city landfill, remained a spot where people would go and dump ...
