by Rick B. Larsen and W. Brad Wilcox | Mar 4, 2024
As the family goes, so goes the state. Utah gets this Written by 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 reputation for...
by Derek Monson | Feb 28, 2024
Respect for local control means keeping the ranked choice voting pilot program Written by Derek Monson Originally published in Deseret News. For the last five years, municipal voters through their elected city leaders have exercised the right to administer local...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 28, 2024
Human rights violations in China, Nicaragua are sad examples of a lack of religious freedom Written by A recent Google alert on religious freedom pointed to two religious freedom cases in the United States. One is an ongoing dispute between the state of Texas and a...
by Defending Ideas | Feb 27, 2024
Understanding the border crisis Written by Defending Ideas Listen to "Understanding the border crisis" on Spreaker. Available On: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google https://youtu.be/AUsxeKU0gLc?si=IwddISdYmysfFVAd What is going on at the U.S./Mexico border in Texas?...
by The Likely Voter | Feb 22, 2024
FAQ: Ranked choice voting in Utah Written by The Utah State Legislature is considering ending the ranked choice voting pilot program for cities and towns in the state. According to a Sutherland Institute issue brief summarizing recent survey data, 60% of likely...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 21, 2024
How transparent are U.S. schools about their curriculum? Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Curriculum transparency has gained momentum in the U.S. the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic is partly the reason for the piqued interest – similar to the increased...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 21, 2024
Key questions and answers about healthcare sharing ministries Written by William C. Duncan One of the bills being considered in the Utah Legislature this session would create reporting requirements for “health care sharing ministries.” Although the law specifically...
by Sutherland Institute | Feb 20, 2024
Majority of likely voters in Utah want the option of ranked choice voting, new Sutherland survey finds Written by SALT LAKE CITY (February 20, 2024) – The majority of likely voters in Utah are in favor of ranked choice voting as an option for cities and towns, a new...
by Defending Ideas | Feb 20, 2024
Should Utah keep ranked choice voting for city elections? With Josh Daniels Written by Listen to "Should Utah keep ranked choice voting as an option for local elections? With Josh Daniels" on Spreaker. Available On: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google...
by The Likely Voter | Feb 14, 2024
What you need to know about the Utah Fits All scholarship Written by The Likely Voter In the 2023 legislative session, the Utah State Legislature passed HB 215 – Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Education Opportunities, which created the Utah Fits All...