by Derek Monson | Apr 1, 2022
Ukraine and the importance of learning history Written by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ongoing war with the Ukrainian people is a human tragedy. But amid this calamity, there are lessons that can help prevent similar tragedies in the future. In a recent podcast,...
by Derek Monson | Mar 25, 2022
Voters’ civic duty during primary season Written by Derek Monson This week marks the first week of spring. That means warming temperatures, blooming flowers, budding trees and growing daylight. In the world of politics, it also means that primary season has begun....
by Derek Monson | Mar 18, 2022
Lessons from the 2022 Utah legislative session Written by The completion of the legislative session this month creates an opportunity to reflect on and learn from what happened during those hectic 45 days. Several themes that jump out include: (1) Utah’s legislative...
by Derek Monson | Mar 11, 2022
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Ranked-Choice Voting in Utah Written by Derek Monson The 2021 municipal elections saw the first widespread use of ranked-choice voting (RCV) in Utah, with more than 20 cities and towns participating in Utah’s Municipal Alternate...
by Derek Monson | Mar 9, 2022
Civics of the Utah State Legislature, part 6: Finalizing the budget Written by Derek Monson In the closing days of each general session, the Legislature finalizes the state budget, including making final budget allocations to the current fiscal year and starting...
