In the state of Utah, we typically talk about WalletHub’s “Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality,” which we have continuously ranked dead last (50th of 50) for nine years running. Although some people dismiss and excuse these rankings away, our own in-depth research in 2021 ...
My brother took his life on Feb. 13, 2023. I received a distressed but slowly worded call from my mom around noon. Was it 1:30? I can’t remember. Adam left his house early that morning, leaving his wallet, two cellphones, his running shoes and any other telltale signs that he was either on an ...
Passing the Child Tax Credit (CTC) is one of the most powerful things we can do to strengthen national security. National security requires a strong and functional citizenry, capable of building a strong economy in a thriving nation. What is the link between the CTC and a strong economy? A ...
On Feb. 6 during the House Business and Labor Committee meeting, Rep. Norm Thurston (District 62) diminished the good intentions of fellow Republican Rep. Ray Ward (Bountiful), a physician whose bill would have provided Medicaid coverage for more pregnant women living in poverty. Thurston, an ...
We’ve all heard career politicians fill their campaigns with empty promises only to get elected then go to D.C. to serve their own interests. But I’m no career politician and neither am I interested in going to Washington for any other reason but to fight for Utahns. This is why I’ve ...
Recently, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz decided to deliver a short lecture about journalism’s role in a democratic republic during a “media availability” with reporters at the Capitol. The exchange shows there is work to be done in helping the public and lawmakers better understand what ...
