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What the United States means to Utahns as we celebrate America 250

Here are some of thoughts Utahns have shared about what the United States represents to them as it celebrates its historic 250-year milestone this weekend: Let us defend America and bring hope for generations to come I have just finished reading Rick Atkinson’s first installment of his ...

Guest opinion: The Loneliest Job in America

A real estate agent, a dentist, a stay-at-home mom, a veteran who owns a small business, and someone you know gather around a conference table once a week. No, this is not a joke. It is your county commission meeting. These are not career politicians or cable news pundits. They do not have a ...

JOECKS: America at 250: Restoring America’s greatness

The pages of tomorrow's history are written by today's decisions. History is littered with failed republics and democracies. The Roman Republic became the Roman Empire. Democracy in ancient Greece turned into an aristocracy. This didn't just happen in ancient history. In 1961, a new ...

GARVEY: In days of yore, adrift on waves of chianti

It's summer, the season of vacations, therefore the season of air travel and the season of people getting kicked off planes because they've had too much to drink. The culture has shifted, though, and because of regulations or health consciousness or sheer panic at the idea of getting sued, ...