by Derek Monson, William C. Duncan and Marian Edmonds-Allen | Jul 10, 2023
Changing the narrative on religion and the LGBTQ community Written by Originally published in the Deseret News. As a youth, Phillip (whose name has been changed to protect his privacy) was forced to survive months of an especially cold winter without shelter. After...
by Derek Monson | Jun 9, 2023
How to promote diversity without creating division Written by Originally published in Deseret News. Growing up in Texas, Karith Foster was sometimes the only African American kid in her school classes. After graduating from college, she lived in New York City and...
by Derek Monson | Apr 26, 2023
Why some diversity, equity and inclusion programs fail to get off the ground Written by Originally published in Deseret News Growing up in London, Stacey Gordon was one of the only Black children in her school. She never felt that she fit in. When her family moved...
by Derek Monson | Mar 30, 2023
Why Silicon Valley Bank failed, and what it means for Utahns Written by “Utah is the best place in the U.S. to operate a bank and as a result, Utah is the sixth largest banking state in the U.S.” says Howard Headlee, president of the Utah Bankers Association....
by Derek Monson | Mar 22, 2023
How to remedy the West’s fractured election policies Written by Originally published in Deseret News. The 2024 presidential election cycle is slowly building momentum with a new headline each day speculating on who will, or will not, announce a candidacy. As the...
