by Derek Monson | Feb 24, 2021
Civics lessons from Black Americans: Ida B. Wells and Frederick Douglass Written by Derek Monson February 24, 2021 This week marks the end of Black History Month – a time to celebrate African Americans’ achievements and vital contributions in the history of...
by Derek Monson | Feb 10, 2021
Romney child allowance plan good for families – maybe work and government, too Written by Derek Monson February 10, 2021 Sen. Mitt Romney’s new child welfare reform legislation – the Family Security Act – has generated both support and criticism. That new...
by Derek Monson | Feb 4, 2021
Vaccine rollout and pandemic response lay bare the limits of federal competence Written by Derek Monson February 4, 2021 The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has drawn criticism. But from the beginning of the pandemic, Washington, D.C., has been criticized for...
by Derek Monson | Jan 29, 2021
For Biden to achieve unity, he will have to improve his rhetoric Written by Derek Monson January 29, 2021 A pandemic causing more than 400,000 deaths. Economic hardship closing businesses and destroying jobs. Racial tensions leading to peaceful protests and...
by Derek Monson | Jan 25, 2021
Will Biden take his own advice on unity and religious freedom? Written by Derek Monson January 25, 2021 Originally published in Washington Examiner President Biden’s inaugural speech called upon America’s political leaders to rise above our divisions and move...
by Derek Monson | Jan 22, 2021
Utah’s new governor offers solid 500-day plan – here’s what we would add to it Written by Derek Monson January 22, 2021 Governor Spencer Cox this week gave Utahns two important glimpses into where he wants to lead the state. He offered an uplifting and...
by Derek Monson | Jan 13, 2021
Gov. Cox’s new budget proposal looks good – but one thing’s missing Written by Derek Monson January 13, 2021 This week Gov. Spencer Cox released his fiscal year 2022 state budget recommendations. Highlights in the news include its overall size ($21.7 billion)...
by Derek Monson | Jan 8, 2021
Lessons from the D.C. riot Written by Derek Monson January 8, 2021 The riots in D.C. and storming of the U.S. Capitol Building – not to mention the four resulting deaths (as of this writing) – were tragic and unnecessary. They soured the hope and optimism of...
by Derek Monson | Jan 5, 2021
2021 needs two things to bounce back from 2020 Written by Derek Monson January 5, 2021 During this first full week of 2021, many feel relieved that 2020 is behind us: We’ve concluded a tumultuous year of pandemic lockdowns, economic hardship and election...
by Derek Monson | Dec 16, 2020
‘Democratic government is about much more than who wins’ Written by Derek Monson December 16, 2020 The Christmas and New Year’s holidays offer us a time to reflect on who we are as people. The encouragement at Christmastime to give to others and focus on...
