Recently in the news it was reported that the new soon-to-be released book written by Anita Hill talks about the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas several years ago. As people may recall, Anita Hill underwent brutal questioning by former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch of ...
Historically the days of our deepest darkest division were often followed by the dawn of progression and restoration. Support for the Civil Rights Act was just above 50% leading up to its passage, it doesn’t get more divided than that. So is the current state of our political polarization a ...
Recently I was headed northward on Wall Ave. I was about to turn left to go to Walmart. As I was beginning to proceed, a motorcycle came up ahead of me from the left and another motorcycle came up ahead of me from the right; and this being in the same turning lane with my car. The bike on the ...
A baby — so precious, so small, so innocent. A gift from God — treated like garbage — ripped apart, slaughtered for profit, greed. What have they done to be treated this way? They are being sacrificed for carelessness or lust! Fresh parts bring in more money — pain, suffering of an ...
I was particularly interested in the opinion (I won't call it a theory because theories are based on observable evidence) advanced by Mr. Henry Cook regarding global warming, 10/6/21. He cited two "experts" as proof of his contention that global warming is a hoax. I have no knowledge of Cook's ...
Representative Blake Moore’s Logan townhall was a disappointment. I thought he was there to listen to his constituents and answer their questions, but I left after only one question and 40 minutes because I was tired of listening to him recite the typical Republican talking points. A friend ...
For weeks now we hear people clamoring for their rights when faced with mandates. Don’t they realize that with rights come responsibilities? If we “love our neighbors as ourselves” shouldn’t we be concerned about their welfare? But no! For sixty years we have been bombarded with ...
I write in response to the October 5, 2021 article, “State Crime Report Shows Increase….” Violent crime is up and this is a national trend. But, contrary to the unsupported assertions by Cache County Sheriff Chad Jensen, there is no evidence whatsoever that the statistical increases are ...
Recent articles and commentaries published in the Opinion section of the Standard-Examiner cause this septuagenarian to wonder if any of the authors are aware of the opportunity choice gives them? Challenges present opportunities to overcome them. The lure of this appears everywhere in our ...
I'd like to thank the sponsors of the Excellence Concerts organization and the Perry Egyptian Theater for providing wonderful live music free for our community. Special thanks goes to Dr. Don Kiepp and his Crosstown Big Band for an absolutely FABULOUS concert Monday evening. We are grateful to ...