by Rick B. Larsen and Scott Anderson | Aug 25, 2024
Call for Utah constitutional amendment is about safeguarding checks and balances in lawmaking Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published in Deseret News. In a recent statement, Sutherland Institute called for legislative action in a special session, preparatory to...
by Rick B. Larsen | Jul 16, 2024
The principles that created America can rescue America Written by What exactly will it take to shock the collective American conscience back into a sense of decency and civility? Based on some social media comments still pushing polarizing contempt, an assassination...
by Rick B. Larsen and W. Brad Wilcox | Mar 4, 2024
As the family goes, so goes the state. Utah gets this Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published in the Deseret News. When it comes to realizing the nation’s most important ideals — from the American dream to the “pursuit of happiness” — Utah has a well-deserved...
by Rick B. Larsen | Aug 8, 2023
America is almost 250 years old. Will we see celebrations or a funeral wake? Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published in Deseret News. In Utah, July 4 and 24 create what is essentially — if unintentionally — a monthlong celebration of freedom, heritage and...
by Rick B. Larsen | Feb 7, 2022
Polarization prevents healthy debate and learning. Can we change this? Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published by Deseret News. When issues of shared importance — like race, equality, immigration, climate change and crime — most always break along party...
