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Guest opinion: Two visions of America

“Oh say, can you see….”? As the United States stands on the precipice of our historic 250th anniversary, two starkly divergent visions of the American soul recently were put on display. One bullied its way onto TV with the commercialized chaos of a UFC carnival sideshow on the White ...

Guest opinion: The desk

For some years I worked for a small-town weekly newspaper. The paper may not have been as important as the New York Times, but my desk was magnificent. You think the one in the oval office is nice? You should have seen mine. Never in my life before or since have I had such an important-looking ...

Guest opinion: Why I’m running for Davis County sheriff

I am running for Davis County Sheriff because I believe this office can be stronger, healthier, more accountable, and better prepared for the future. This decision has not been easy. I currently serve inside the Sheriff’s Office, and I understand the personal and professional risk that comes ...

Guest opinion: Thoughts on the 2026 Weber County Commissioners Election

The Weber County government is a large entity. Should a commissioner have previous experience as an elected official? Should they have experience operating a private business? Should they be an “outsider” or someone with connections in other levels of government? Do we pick a candidate from ...