by Rick B. Larsen | Jun 7, 2021
Mask mandates. Instruction on race. Utah’s civic education is under debate. It’s time to seize the moment Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published by Deseret News. Right now, Utah is experiencing challenging — even combative — debates over social issues...
by Rick B. Larsen | May 5, 2021
The U.S. is losing its civics education — here’s how to turn it around Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published by Deseret News. There is a difference between uninformed, misinformed and disinformed. One demonstrates a lack of knowledge; one may be...
by Rick B. Larsen | Jan 15, 2021
Does freedom have an expiration date? Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published in Deseret News. Current events call to mind a question posed by columnist Cal Thomas: “Does America have an expiration date?” History says all democracies do. Sir John Bagot...
by Rick B. Larsen | Nov 5, 2020
The quality of our future depends upon understanding our past Written by Rick B. Larsen Originally published in Deseret News. In 1957, the space race with Russia inspired nationwide focus on academic achievement and technology. In 2011, President Barack Obama...
by Rick B. Larsen | Jul 2, 2020
Independence Day: a reckoning Written by Rick B. Larsen Throughout our history, certain Independence Day observances stand out. Typically these happen during years marked by conflict – difficulties that cause the traditionally carefree celebration of freedom,...
