Family serves as the foundational unit of society and a vital source of what is called social capital—the value created through social relationships, networks, and shared norms that enable people and groups to work together effectively. It is the benefit obtained from human connections. Its ...
The writer and activist Helen Keller, who overcame the challenges of being both deaf and blind, spoke about the power of cooperation and shared purpose. She once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” That thought, to me, captures the spirit of local government ...
Utahans looking at the multiple rainbow colored redistricting maps currently before Judge Dianna Gibson in the litigation challenging the shapes of Utah’s four U. S. congressional districts could easily wonder if they were experiencing the sunspot afterimages one sees after looking at the ...
As Utah County healthcare providers, we see why the state's $75 million detention facility promises won't deliver the care patients need. In my orthopedic surgery practice, I regularly see patients whose medical recovery is derailed by housing instability. A patient discharged after hip ...
As we search for solutions to homelessness we have to confront two tough questions. Is housing is a human right? Are the unhoused human enough to deserve it? Until we have answers, we need to talk about the importance of compassionate law enforcement to protect the dignity of Utah County. We ...
So, my husband, Dave, is a doctor, as in he has a PhD. I’m very proud of him, but he’s the wrong kind of doctor. He should have become an actual medical doctor. He says that he doesn’t like needles and blood. I say, “Fine. Be a physical therapist then,” because somehow, he just ...
Almost four years ago, I gave my first public comment at an Orem city council meeting. I was alone and nervous. I said that I opposed the sudden push for a study to decide whether our city should break away from Alpine School District and form a single-city district. After years on school ...
Quinn Mecham often speaks about good governance. But when you look at his record, a very different story emerges — one marked by poor judgment, ethical lapses, and political favoritism that contradict the very principles he claims to champion. A Conflict of Interest with Woodbury ...
As we approach the end of the election season, with just days left until the final opportunity to cast your ballot, I’m reminded of the incredible magnitude of what it means to vote. Voting seems to be one of the most convenient inconveniences. Ballots arrive at your home, and polling ...
Where did our political mess in Orem begin? It is only by chance that I know the answer to this question, so I’d like to begin at the beginning. It was proposed that a student housing complex be built adjacent to UVU in 2018. The building site was surrounded by UVU property on all sides and ...
