Four years ago, government officials told us, "Stay home!" We have "15 days to slow the spread." Days turned into months and then years, while officials chipped away at our freedoms. I have long been wary of politicians, but even I was surprised at how authoritarian many were eager to ...
This month, I attended a memorial service for my friend and colleague, Wangarĩ wa Nyatetũ-Waigwa. She was a brilliant mind and a beautifully giving soul. The thoughtful reflections shared by her son, spouse, friends and former students deepened my understanding of her humble yet weighty ...
It seems that a day doesn’t go by without a highly acclaimed scholar being accused of scientific fraud, which can range from manipulating data and results to plagiarism. When caught, studies that are trusted and “settled science” are retracted. However, the damage may already have been ...
The snow at our house is finally all gone because this past week’s screaming high winds blew it all away. Meanwhile, a daughter in Colorado sent photos of the 3 feet of snow she shoveled off her sidewalk and driveway — all fallen within 24 hours. Another daughter in Idaho sent balmy videos ...
The great outdoors has been a distinctive part of Utah's culture and identity, but recent disappointments in environmental care mean we must remind ourselves of that. The actions of the lawmakers and leadership in our state have not demonstrated a concern for environmental stewardship, ...
As regards Bill Heersink's letter on March 14 in which he says he is unsure how to know if the 2020 election was the victim of fraud and how can he trust elections with this doubt? Mr. Heersink, there are a number of ways you can feel secure about the election. Claims of fraud in 2020 have ...
I am so tired of reading and watching people steal, rob, kill and burn things in America. We have an opened border and Congress will do nothing. People rob stores with no consequences. We have 100,000 fentanyl deaths, and Congress does nothing. We have near bankruptcy with a national debt of 35 ...
At a recent rally former and now 4 times indicted President Donald J. Trump made the statement referring to certain immigrants seeking asylum in order to have a better life for themselves and their families animals. Yet on the other hand he referred to those individuals serving time in prison ...
I wish Ogden City or UDOT would consider and then install a left turn signal for north and south traffic at 12th Street and Monroe Boulevard in Ogden. There is a left turn signal for east and west traffic which is good. I just wish there was one for the north and south traffic. I am sure it ...
Last week's Super Tuesday results ensured the renominations of former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, barring some unanticipated adverse health events. So, who's going to win in November? Polls give us clues. Trump continues to have the small but persistent lead in public polls ...
