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The Homefront: I need my children more than they need me

I recently realized I now need my children more than they need me. The thought jolted me to the core. I wondered, When did this happen? It’s the complete opposite of what used to be. There was a time when they couldn’t even turn over without my help. This stealthy transition happens in ...

Guest opinion: Addiction treatment matters

The goal of a prison sentence in Utah is to balance accountability with public safety. The Utah Sentencing commission at outlines three primary evidence-based goals for all criminal sentencing: 1. Risk management: Imposing a sanction that holds the individual accountable and incapacitates ...

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 ...