The mission statement of the Utah Debate Commission begins with “The Mission of the non-profit Commission is to produce substantive, independent, and nonpartisan debates of significance to the State of Utah.”: It is a desirable and lofty goal. But we in the Utah Libertarian Party believe ...

When my kids returned to school in Lehi this August, so did my worries. There were plenty of them — that’s part of being a mother. But one loomed largest: The pedestrian crossing at Timpanogos Highway and Center Street. Hundreds of students cross the busy highway every weekday, to and from ...

With the end of September came the end of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Each year during this month, hopefully our awareness becomes stronger and our determination more fixed. We can all work to help prevent suicide by watching out for each other, asking how others are doing, asking for ...

Today I’m going to give my opinion on giving opinions. After all, that is what this page is about. It’s a place for the sharing of different viewpoints and learning about how others see the world. But I also believe this page should be held to a higher standard than comment boards or ...

This past weekend, two families got the call no family should ever get. On Saturday, Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox News producer who had spent years speaking out about trauma, died by suicide in Florida. She was 36. On Sunday, Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford, was found ...

Air pollution kills people; especially severe air pollution, even short term. The EPA has a 24-hour safety limit for air pollution for this reason. Some landmark historical examples: On Dec. 5, 1952, the “Great London Smog Episode” smothered London and opened the world’s eyes to how ...