First of all, thank you. Your tax dollars and democratic voice enable my work in the field of science education. You determine government spending by voting for and giving input to your representatives. I take this to mean that my work and the expertise it’s built upon is at the service of a ...

I have spoken to many people who are excited about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s promises to improve the safety of our food and to promote the health and wellness of our country. These are certainly worthy goals and something that most everyone can agree on. If RFK Jr. is confirmed as the secretary ...

Over the past 18 days, I've watched as President Trump has attempted to make himself and the executive branch of the government all-powerful. This is not the basis on which our country was founded. I care very deeply about our country, my fellow Americans, the values on which our country was ...

There’s this strategy in business called the decoy effect, where marketers price things differently to manipulate customers. The classic example is popcorn at the movies, where the medium-sized popcorn is priced so expensively that people just get the biggest (and more expensive) popcorn ...

I am a new Utahn and an unaffiliated voter who votes a mixed ballot. Last November, I carefully considered candidates’ experience, voting record, background, qualifications, and attitudes toward governmental accountability and democratic norms. Because I believe political diversity leads to ...

Compassion is one of humanity’s greatest virtues. It allows us to see the struggles of others, to lend a helping hand and to work toward a better world. However, true compassion must be balanced with accountability and fairness; otherwise, it risks transforming into cruelty — not toward the ...