Some believe it is the nature and disposition of almost all men that as soon as they get a little authority, they will immediately try to gain more. Power seeking is a natural human impulse, and it is currently on display by the Utah Legislature. As a registered Republican, moderate ...
When I was in third grade, my teacher wheeled a TV into our classroom for us to watch the historic launch of the NASA Challenger space shuttle. It also happened to be my ninth birthday and this felt like an extra special part of the celebration. However, 73 seconds into its launch, the ...
The Utah Supreme Court has rightly upheld the constitutional rights of Utah voters of all parties, and their continued access to appropriate democratic processes. I am so heartened by the recent court decisions that affirm those rights. But I do not feel complacent, because the actions of the ...
We are in the month when ballots start arriving in mailboxes for voters in Utah. As of the printing of this essay, there are 34 days until Election Day. If you are an eligible voter in the state of Utah, you have a role to play in keeping this republic. If you have not thought about it yet, ...
For years, both before and during my time on the Ogden City Council, I have built a reputation for working with community partners and residents to address the most pressing needs of our community. What makes this possible? Trust. I've always believed in breaking through political divides to ...
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably received multiple, multiple opportunities to consider the candidates running for the presidential election this year. In an idyllic world, we could easily learn what we need and want to know about each candidate, make comparisons and then choose ...
