by Derek Monson | Jun 2, 2020
It is time again to ask: What kind of nation are we? Written by Derek Monson As violent protests and riots rage across America, the words of the late Democratic Sen. Robert F. Kennedy echo in my mind. On an April night in 1968, Kennedy was referring to the...
by William C. Duncan | May 29, 2020
Who turns down $54 million? Written by William C. Duncan Just a few days after it began, a small-business-loan program from the federal government’s response to COVID-19 ran entirely out of money. It turns out that the loans were going not just to troubled...
by Derek Monson | May 29, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine, cancer treatments all show dire need for free market in drug manufacturing Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Deseret News. Progress toward developing a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine within 12-18 months has been all over...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | May 28, 2020
FAQ: Utah State Board of Ed will debate soon … why does it matter? Written by How is the Utah State Board of Education structured? The Utah State Board of Education is an elected 15-member board that creates education policy, known as rules. Rules are based...
by William C. Duncan | May 28, 2020
Stanford law professor: Government should not decide whether religious worship is ‘essential’ Written by William C. Duncan “It is none of the state’s business to decide that religious worship is not important.” -Michael McConnell, director, Constitutional Law...
by Derek Monson | May 27, 2020
Want a strong recovery? Lay groundwork for vaccine distribution now Written by Derek Monson If Utah policymakers take action today to prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine – whenever it is found to be safe and effective – they will prime Utah for a strong and...
