by Derek Monson | May 13, 2021
Cox flexes Utah’s federalism muscle Written by Derek Monson May 13, 2021 With his announcement that Utah will join nine other states in ending participation in a federal program that offers an extra $300 per month to unemployed residents, Utah Gov. Spencer...
by Derek Monson | May 7, 2021
See through the chaos and disinformation – civic life remains strong Written by Derek Monson May 7, 2021 This week, new laws enacted during the 2021 legislative session go into effect. The Deseret News has an informative rundown of many of the more...
by Derek Monson | Apr 30, 2021
‘Do no harm’ may sound good, but it’s a threat to religious and other freedoms Written by Derek Monson April 30, 2021 The Deseret News recently published a story looking at the greatest threat to religious freedom today. The people quoted pointed to things...
by Derek Monson | Apr 16, 2021
4 principles for modernizing healthcare emerge from pandemic Written by Derek Monson April 16, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated both the strengths and the shortcomings of Utah’s healthcare system. What lessons can we learn from the pandemic to...
by Derek Monson | Apr 13, 2021
Suicides in U.S. decrease despite pandemic – why? Written by Derek Monson April 13, 2021 Mental health professionals recently described mental health problems as a “second pandemic” during the period of COVID-19, and rightly so. Mental health problems were...
by Derek Monson | Apr 2, 2021
Long-lasting change driven by Biden administration? April Fool! Written by Derek Monson April 2, 2021 As President Joe Biden rolls out a proposal to spend an additional $2.3 trillion in taxpayer dollars (beyond $1.9 trillion in COVID relief spending) on...
by Derek Monson | Mar 31, 2021
Civic virtue must be a priority after recent disturbing tale in Salt Lake County Written by Derek Monson March 31, 2021 The Utah media (social and traditional) have been abuzz with the accusations of six women of being bullied, demeaned and harassed amid a...
by Derek Monson | Mar 25, 2021
Pandemic relief bill shouldn’t hinder states on tax relief Written by Derek Monson March 25, 2021 One controversial measure from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (recently passed by Congress and signed by President Biden) is the bill’s attempt to...
by Derek Monson and Marian Edmonds-Allen | Mar 19, 2021
Responsible centrist senators must save Equality Act from itself Written by Derek Monson and Marian Edmonds-Allen March 19, 2021 Originally published through Tribune News Service. Another year, another Congress, another attempt to enact LGBTQ+ equality...
by Derek Monson | Mar 19, 2021
Biden and Cox urge vaccination, but facts are the only persuasion people need Written by Derek Monson March 19, 2021 Utah Governor Spencer Cox just announced that all Utahns 16 and older will be eligible to get a COVID vaccine starting next week at the same...
