Opinion
In our opinion: Prepare for outdoors by adhering to basic safety practices
The warm-weather recreation season is beginning, and families will be wise to remember basic safety practices.
Top scandals and controversies of each US president
A look back at the biggest scandal or controversy for each U.S. president. Read more »
The death of private education?
In this piece from the Atlantic, Chester Finn talks about the death of private education in the states. Read more »
Tolerance and the same-sex marriage debate
In the New Republic, Michael Kinnsley criticizes John Hopkins University for pressuring a speaker to quit over his stance on gay marriage. Read more »
Letters: More for malnutrition
As we celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day, my thoughts go to those parents around the world who are unable to provide even the very basics to their children. In the last 30 years, there has... Read more »
Letters: No welfare, ever
Why can't people learn from history and realize it is not the role of government to "provide" for the poor? When the government confiscates from taxpayers, which is mandatory, to give to the less... Read more »
My view: One woman's story of redemption brings message of hope
Survivors from the world of drug addiction and the dark world of sex trafficking and violence often have heart-wrenching stories. Read more »
Letter: Investigate all levels, from Swallow to the Obama administration
It's not often I agree with columnist Richard Davis, but I concur with the BYU professor regarding the need for Utah Attorney General John Swallow to be the subject of a special investigation or... Read more »
Letter: Death camp contrast: Why the silence on Soviet Union camps?
Nazi Germany ended in military defeat in 1945. The Soviet Union ended in political collapse in 1991. Both nations used concentration camps that resulted in the deaths of millions. Few camps in the... Read more »
Letter: Labeling all exotic animals as dangerous is extreme
Recently, an issue regarding snakes in a private residence became newsworthy because of a prejudicial ordinance restricting exotic pets ("Exotic snake collector keeps his pets — for now," May... Read more »
George F. Will: President Obama's new second-term agenda? Building trust
Leaving aside the seriousness of lawlessness, and the corruption of our civic culture by the professionally pious, this past week has been amusing. Read more »
Robin Abcarian: Military sexual assaults were supposed to end
On Tuesday, a week after the Air Force announced its chief of sexual assault prevention had been arrested in Las Vegas for drunkenly assaulting a woman in a parking lot, the Army announced that a... Read more »
Charles Krauthammer: Americans deserve the facts, not conditional truth
Note to GOP re Benghazi: Stop calling it Watergate, Iran-Contra, bigger than both, etc. First, it might well be, but we don't know. History will judge. Read more »
Matthew Spalding: Patriotic Americans should redouble their efforts
Across this great land, patriotic Americans are behaving subversively. We're quoting from our pocket Constitutions, starting reading groups to discuss our founding documents, even gathering... Read more »
In our opinion: Big screen exploitation of women should concern the culture as a whole
In the 1940 romantic comedy "The Philadelphia Story," actor Jimmy Stewart's character soothes the fears of Katharine Hepburn's character, who worries he may have forced himself on her while she was... Read more »
Robert Moffit: Yes, the Affordable Care Act will affect doctors
Among President Barack Obama's broken promises, there is this gem of June 15, 2009: "No matter how we reform health care, we will keep this promise: if you like your doctor, you will be able to... Read more »
Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: How will these national scandals affect Utah politics?
With Washington raked with scandal, Pignanelli and Webb discuss the impact it will have on Utah. Read more »
Don Kusler: No, the Affordable Care Act will not affect doctors
Contrary to what you may have heard from its relentless critics, the Affordable Care Act will make more health care of higher quality available to more Americans than ever before. Read more »
John Florez: Involve the poor in solving poverty
The war on poverty was lost because we hired professional soldiers to fight, but never involved the civilians, the poor, in having a say in their destiny. Bureaucracies are good at managing... Read more »
The winners and the losers: Venezuela, terrorism, Spider Man
Loser: Anyone looking for a real-world example of why government price controls don't work needs look no further than Venezuela. In an effort to keep prices low for the nation's poorest citizens,... Read more »
Letter: On Armed Forces Day, reflect on sacrifices and thank the troops
As a member of America's communities, please stop and take a moment today, Armed Forces Day, to reflect on the sacrifices made, on your behalf, by our troops. Then, reach out and demonstrate your... Read more »
Letters: IRS unpaid furloughs will 'severely impact' taxpayers, employees
In a move that likely is unprecedented, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will close all of its public operations on five separate days between now and Aug. 30, telling its employees to stay home... Read more »
Letter: The real death panel: Republican votes to end the Affordable Care Act
Seniors and fellow baby boomers, you need to understand that the Affordable Care Act (Obamcare) is necessary for the survival of Medicare. For the 37th time, House Republicans voted to repeal the... Read more »
In our opinion: Frances J. Monson's unwavering legacy of service
Frances J. Monson’s legacy of quiet service will continue to shine bright for generations. Church members and friends of the church worldwide will mourn her passing Friday at the age of 85,... Read more »
Matthew Sanders: Imploding trust in America's institutions
America's trust in key public and private institutions has been sliding steeply for the past 20 years. The latest IRS, justice department and Benghazi scandals raging in Washington follow years of... Read more »
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In our opinion: Big screen exploitation of women should concern the culture as a whole
In the 1940 romantic comedy "The Philadelphia Story," actor Jimmy Stewart's character soothes the fears of Katharine Hepburn's character, who worries he may have forced himself on her while she was... Read more »
Top scandals and controversies of each United States president
Three major scandals have surfaced over the past few weeks in Washington, escalating into a perfect storm that involves money, media and security. With the IRS targeting tea party tax-exempt... Read more »
Robert Bennett: With public trust waning, Swallow needs administrative leave
With public trust gone, Utah Attorney General John Swallow should take leave as his case is worked out. Read more »
Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb: How will these national scandals affect Utah politics?
With Washington raked with scandal, Pignanelli and Webb discuss the impact it will have on Utah. Read more »
Letters: No welfare, ever
Why can't people learn from history and realize it is not the role of government to "provide" for the poor? When the government confiscates from taxpayers, which is mandatory, to give to the less... Read more »
Top scandals and controversies of each US president
A look back at the biggest scandal or controversy for each U.S. president. Read more »
Dan Liljenquist: Chaffetz's search for truth in Benghazi paid off
After months of pursuing the hearings on Benghazi, Rep. Chaffetz's efforts are breaking through. Read more »
Tolerance and the same-sex marriage debate
In the New Republic, Michael Kinnsley criticizes John Hopkins University for pressuring a speaker to quit over his stance on gay marriage. Read more »
Charles Krauthammer: Americans deserve the facts, not conditional truth
Note to GOP re Benghazi: Stop calling it Watergate, Iran-Contra, bigger than both, etc. First, it might well be, but we don't know. History will judge. Read more »
George F. Will: President Obama's new second-term agenda? Building trust
Leaving aside the seriousness of lawlessness, and the corruption of our civic culture by the professionally pious, this past week has been amusing. Read more »
In our opinion: Frances J. Monson's unwavering legacy of service
Frances J. Monson’s legacy of quiet service will continue to shine bright for generations. Church members and friends of the church worldwide will mourn her passing Friday at the age of 85,... Read more »
Letter: Labeling all exotic animals as dangerous is extreme
Recently, an issue regarding snakes in a private residence became newsworthy because of a prejudicial ordinance restricting exotic pets ("Exotic snake collector keeps his pets — for now,"... Read more »
My view: One woman's story of redemption brings message of hope
Survivors from the world of drug addiction and the dark world of sex trafficking and violence often have heart-wrenching stories. Read more »
Matthew Sanders: Imploding trust in America's institutions
America's trust in key public and private institutions has been sliding steeply for the past 20 years. The latest IRS, justice department and Benghazi scandals raging in Washington follow years of... Read more »
Letter: Investigate all levels, from Swallow to the Obama administration
It's not often I agree with columnist Richard Davis, but I concur with the BYU professor regarding the need for Utah Attorney General John Swallow to be the subject of a special investigation or... Read more »
Letter: Death camp contrast: Why the silence on Soviet Union camps?
Nazi Germany ended in military defeat in 1945. The Soviet Union ended in political collapse in 1991. Both nations used concentration camps that resulted in the deaths of millions. Few camps in the... Read more »
Letter: The real death panel: Republican votes to end the Affordable Care Act
Seniors and fellow baby boomers, you need to understand that the Affordable Care Act (Obamcare) is necessary for the survival of Medicare. For the 37th time, House Republicans voted to repeal the... Read more »
In our opinion: Prepare for outdoors
The warm-weather recreation season is beginning, and Utah families will be wise to take note that according to public health agencies, those most vulnerable to death and injury from... Read more »
Don Kusler: No, the Affordable Care Act will not affect doctors
Contrary to what you may have heard from its relentless critics, the Affordable Care Act will make more health care of higher quality available to more Americans than ever before. Read more »
Robert Moffit: Yes, the Affordable Care Act will affect doctors
Among President Barack Obama's broken promises, there is this gem of June 15, 2009: "No matter how we reform health care, we will keep this promise: if you like your doctor, you will be able to... Read more »
Matthew Spalding: Patriotic Americans should redouble their efforts
Across this great land, patriotic Americans are behaving subversively. We're quoting from our pocket Constitutions, starting reading groups to discuss our founding documents, even gathering... Read more »
The death of private education?
In this piece from the Atlantic, Chester Finn talks about the death of private education in the states. Read more »
My view: Climate argument is shortsighted
Former Sen. Bob Bennett wants us to refrain from "panic" about climate change ("Cool Off the Global Warming Debate," April 29). Given the scientific uncertainties involved, he said we should... Read more »
Letters: Deception and government
During the 2012 election campaign for the U.S. presidency, David Axelrod, Harry Reid and others in the team directing the Obama campaign developed a strategy of political expedience. Read more »
Letters: More for malnutrition
As we celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day, my thoughts go to those parents around the world who are unable to provide even the very basics to their children. In the last 30 years, there has... Read more »
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