by Derek Monson | Feb 4, 2021
Vaccine rollout and pandemic response lay bare the limits of federal competence Written by The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has drawn criticism. But from the beginning of the pandemic, Washington, D.C., has been criticized for its response to the public...
by Derek Monson | Jan 29, 2021
For Biden to achieve unity, he will have to improve his rhetoric Written by Derek Monson A pandemic causing more than 400,000 deaths. Economic hardship closing businesses and destroying jobs. Racial tensions leading to peaceful protests and violent riots. “To...
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 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 spending on...
