It’s hard to believe David G. Wright is talking about the same Jeff Whitlock I know in his recent opinion piece, “The Power of Listening.” Although I had never met Jeff Whitlock until I attended the same forum Wright references, I was immediately impressed by his business savvy, ...
We Americans, it seems, continue to live in two separate countries. Consider two items in the news this week and the inconsistent responses they evoked. One was the conviction in Florida of Ryan Routh, the second man who attempted to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump in mid-September ...
I find trying to understand human psyche fascinating. While it's not something I've delved into from an academic or scientific standpoint, there are a lot of the basics that I find provide insight into how and why we tend to do what we do. I've been thinking and talking about some of those ...
Several months ago, I attended an Orem City Council meeting where the issue of rezoning the beloved Wilkerson Farm from open space to residential housing was heard. The City Council chambers were filled to capacity with Orem residents who were against the proposed rezoning. Many of them spoke ...
At a recent forum for Provo’s District 2 City Council candidates, Councilman George Handley revealed a troubling philosophy. He praised politicians who have the “courage” to ignore the voices of their neighbors and instead rely on their own “convictions” when casting votes. That’s ...
What’s all the hubbub about 501(c)(4)s, PACs, and their impact on elections? And why are Orem voters right to be concerned about “dark money” in local politics? First, let’s clear up the basics. A PAC (Political Action Committee) is created to distribute funds to candidates, political ...
