Last week, the Trump administration flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid, as reported by the New York Times. On occasion, guidance against a term’s usage came aside directions to eliminate the concept itself. Hundreds of federal government websites are already showing the shift. It is ...

There has been a spate of hand-wringing and pearl-clutching on these pages of late. A coordinated effort, it seems, by members of Mormon Women for Ethical Government opining on the new president and his choices for cabinet level nominees. They deem them un-ethical, if you're unsure. Makes one ...

My name is Tucker Smith, and I’ve taught at Timpanogos High School for 6 years. I grew up in Orem, and I currently live in Orem, close to Timpanogos High School. Like many, I am worried about the upcoming Alpine District split and what that will mean for education in Orem, Pleasant Grove, ...

I live in Curt Bramble's former Senate district. Curt is one of the most corrupt lawmakers in Utah history. His hubris and ego are legion. Curt, along with fellow corrupt elitist Republican lawmakers and bad governors that included Leavitt, Huntsman, Herbert and Cox, did maximum damage to ...

I own a cell phone, but not a smartphone — it's a fliptop. I noticed at family gatherings this past holiday season that nobody but me was actually looking up and engaging in face-to-face conversations. In other words, I wound up talking to myself. Hence, the following (with apologies to ...

Egos are running amok with our state representatives wanting to abolish or make it near-impossible to keep unions and/or associations. They do not know what is best for teachers and students with no experience or training! I am a public educator and have been for over 23 years. My association ...