by Derek Monson | Jan 25, 2021
Will Biden take his own advice on unity and religious freedom? Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Washington Examiner President Biden’s inaugural speech called upon America’s political leaders to rise above our divisions and move beyond our...
by Derek Monson | Jan 22, 2021
Utah’s new governor offers solid 500-day plan – here’s what we would add to it Written by Derek Monson Governor Spencer Cox this week gave Utahns two important glimpses into where he wants to lead the state. He offered an uplifting and substantive State of...
by Derek Monson | Jan 13, 2021
Gov. Cox’s new budget proposal looks good – but one thing’s missing Written by Derek Monson This week Gov. Spencer Cox released his fiscal year 2022 state budget recommendations. Highlights in the news include its overall size ($21.7 billion) as well as new...
by Derek Monson | Jan 8, 2021
Lessons from the D.C. riot Written by The riots in D.C. and storming of the U.S. Capitol Building – not to mention the four resulting deaths (as of this writing) – were tragic and unnecessary. They soured the hope and optimism of a new year. But, it is...
by Derek Monson | Jan 5, 2021
2021 needs two things to bounce back from 2020 Written by During this first full week of 2021, many feel relieved that 2020 is behind us: We’ve concluded a tumultuous year of pandemic lockdowns, economic hardship and election controversy. Beyond that relief,...
