by Derek Monson | Feb 11, 2026
Voter ID is important, so let’s get it right Written by Derek Monson Originally published by Utah Policy. Election integrity is a high priority for election policy and administration. It is no surprise, then, that legislation requiring ID to vote has recently...
by Derek Monson and Ford Copple | Feb 10, 2026
25 Ways AI is Helping People Flourish Written by Ford Copple While debate over AI in news and social media often focuses on controversy, AI is creating positive, pro-human change behind the scenes. AI is already improving our daily lives through its positive impacts...
by Derek Monson | Dec 12, 2025
Utah voters want more out of redistricting, and policymakers should give it to them Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Utah News Dispatch. As Utah lawmakers pursue legislation on redistricting — both in special session and in the upcoming 2026 legislative...
by Derek Monson and Ford Copple | Dec 2, 2025
Survey: Utah voters think elected officials, not judges, should choose congressional maps Written by Derek Monson A Utah judge replaced the Legislature’s congressional map with one submitted by advocacy groups, following a 2024 Utah Supreme Court ruling. A new Y2...
by Derek Monson and Ford Copple | Sep 9, 2025
Political machines, party bosses, and immigration Written by Derek Monson Political bosses like Boss Tweed and James Michael Curley built power by tying immigrant communities to political machines, trading services for votes. Immigration and elections became deeply...
