Utah rolls out plan to reopen the economy – will it ever be the same? Written by Derek Monson Key Points: Regardless of when and how the economy reopens, expert analysis and the data suggest that purchasing food, shopping, traveling, working and entertainment...
Pandemic brings out religion’s unifying power … even for the nonreligious Written by Derek Monson The unique social and economic circumstances created by the novel coronavirus pandemic illustrates one reason why organized religion and the individual exercise...
Staggering unemployment numbers, public opinion should inform lawmakers’ decisions Written by Derek Monson As lawmakers prepare to convene a special session compelled by the novel coronavirus pandemic, it is worth asking: How big is the economic blow from...
Silicon Slopes collaboration could be the future of Utah medical care Written by Derek Monson Silicon Slopes, in collaboration with medical care providers, the state Department of Health and the state COVID-19 Task Force, recently launched TestUtah.com to...
Education experts predict pandemic will change public education Written by Derek Monson The public education system is likely to be permanently changed by the response to the coronavirus pandemic – or more precisely, by the knowledge gained by principals,...