by Derek Monson | Jul 5, 2022
Dobbs and Cox’s Supreme Court nomination ring in a renaissance of federalism Written by Originally published by The Salt Lake Tribune. The last week – the past year and a half, really – brought a whirlwind of activity that will shape American federalism for...
by Derek Monson | Jun 30, 2022
Primary election day comes and goes, and Utah’s elections are still secure Written by Primary election day in Utah has passed, and initial election results are in. Most incumbents won, while a few did not. Primary voter turnout in Salt Lake County and Utah County –...
by Derek Monson | Jun 29, 2022
Are Supreme Court rulings the best way to advance religious freedom rights? Written by The end of another Supreme Court term brings with it new court rulings impacting religious freedom – applying the Free Exercise and Establishment clauses of the First Amendment to...
by Derek Monson | Jun 20, 2022
Juneteenth helps complete our season of patriotism Written by This year, for the first time in Utah – and only the second time at the federal level – Juneteenth is being recognized as an official holiday. The period of late May through the end of July in Utah –...
by Derek Monson | Jun 17, 2022
Beyond Betsy Ross: civics lessons from the history of the U.S. flag Written by The history of the American flag tells us that: (1) The American flag is a symbol of unity rising above what divides us, and (2) the flag itself is not more important than the ideas that...
