Opinion
In our opinion: Reforms are needed for the Utah caucus system
At the GOP's recent state convention, delegates voted down every attempt to reform Utah's flawed caucus system.
No federal agency is more despised than the Internal Revenue Service.
Memorial Day offers Americans a chance to officially pause and remember such sacrifices.
Letters: Benghazi-gate
Let's see if we can draw some parallels between the Watergate incident and the Benghazi-gate incident. Watergate consisted of a break-in to "steal" some political advantage and was covered up by then-President Nixon. He denied for... Read more »
George F. Will: Obama rails against cynicism while scandals overwhelm him
"He has, acting personally and through his subordinates and agents, endeavored to ... cause, in violation of the constitutional rights of citizens, income tax audits or other income tax... Read more »
Obama’s scandals argue for liberty over security
The recent scandals surrounding the administration show why liberty is more valuable than security Read more »
In our opinion: Motorists to face another summer of frustration on Timpanogos Highway
Drivers on the Timpanogos Highway face another year of orange barrels and traffic jams, and taxpayers are justified in demanding an explanation Read more »
Topic of the day: The AP scandal
A round up of opinions from around the web responding to the news that the Department of Justice took large amounts of personal data from reporters of the Associated Press. Read more »
In defense of the IRS
The Huffington Post's business editor Peter Goodman writes in defense of the IRS after it is admitted that they gave tea party and right-wing groups extra scrutiny last election. Read more »
Letters: Apraxia Awareness Day
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a speech disorder that seriously interferes with a child's ability to develop clear speech. Read more »
My view: Improve, don't replace, the caucus
We need to empower more Republicans to help choose who represents our party on Election Day. Utah's Caucus system is a good system that provides an open door to all political candidates, even those... Read more »
Letters: Utahns boiled frogs
Most of us know how to boil a frog, don't we? The best method is to start with room temperature water and raise the temperature just one degree at a time. Otherwise, the frog jumps right out and escapes, scalded, but lives to see... Read more »
Richard Davis: Cloud over Swallow needs to be resolved soon
The allegations against Utah Attorney General John Swallow are piling up. They aren't just coming from someone under indictment, such as Jeremy Johnson, or a convicted felon such as Mark Jenson.... Read more »
Kathleen Parker: Far right and the mainstream media now have a common cause
Revelations the past few days that the Internal Revenue Service has been giving special attention to conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status have converged with the news that the Justice... Read more »
Letters: Sugarhouse madness
I do not live in Sugarhouse but over many years I have driven along 1100 East/Highland Drive. I go to Sugarhouse for shopping and to the post office on 1100 East. Read more »
What others say: Other end of an audit
In a reversal of roles, the IRS now finds itself facing an audit from the public. Read more »
President Obama's second-term curse?
With hearings on Benghazi, an IRS scandal and partisan gridlock, is Obama facing a second-term curse? Read more »
It's your patriotic duty to ask for a raise
Barbra Garson write for the L.A. Times on the lack of real wages for the working class. Read more »
Letters: Obamacare a trainwreck
As a 20-year career health agent, I think Obamacare is a trainwreck waiting to happen. It is a bill 2700 pages long that apparently was never read or understood by anyone in Congress and is now followed by 75,000 pages of rules and... Read more »
Michael Gerson: IRS abuses bring out the libertarian in each of us
When it comes to government overreach such as the recent IRS scandal, every American has a libertarian side. Read more »
Letters: Gun logical fallacies
In nearly every debate on gun policy someone will argue that registration is the first step toward confiscation and then tyranny Read more »
What others say: Budget games
For years, Senate Republicans taunted their Democratic counterparts for their inability to pass a budget for the coming fiscal year. Read more »
In our opinion: The IRS abuses include unreasonable auditors
In the wake of the announcement that the IRS specifically targeted tea party groups in the 2012 election, both sides need to come together to review and reign in the IRS. Read more »
My view: Utah Republicans should embrace Common Core
The GOP should swallow its pride and accept the research based Utah common core. Read more »
Topic of the day: IRS scandal
The IRS has apologized for specifically targeting conservative groups for over sight during the 2012 presidential election campaign. These are reactions from opinions around the web. Read more »
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My view: MMR vaccine caused my son's autism
My son was a typically developing toddler. He met his milestones (walking, talking, etc.) early or on time. He received his first MMR at 19 months of age. The change in him was almost immediate. He... Read more »
Facts about the Boy Scouts of America
Today, by a vote of 61 percent, the Boy Scouts of America national executive board decided to change its membership standards policy and no longer deny membership to youth on the basis of sexual... Read more »
Dan Liljenquist: IRS scandal is an assault on our basic freedoms
No federal agency is more despised than the Internal Revenue Service. Each year, we are required by federal law to submit our personal finances to the IRS for review. It is never a pleasant... Read more »
In our opinion: Utah's caucus system needs reform
The Utah Republican party needs to reform it's caucus rules to make it more accesible Read more »
Michael Gerson: Common Core standards are not a liberal, big government plot
Modern conservatism comes in two distinct architectural styles. The first seeks to build from scratch, using accurate ideological levels and plumb lines, so every wall is straight and every corner... 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: UDOT listened, made a good choice
I am glad the Utah Department of Transportation made a thorough decision and listened to the many people behind the huge public outcry supporting the Glover's Lane option over the Shepard Lane... Read more »
Letters: Dismantle IRS
What more evidence do we need to replace the income tax with an uncomplicated, straightforward national sales tax on manufactured goods (not food and utilities) than what we've learned about the... Read more »
Letters: Move to the center
Dan Liljenquist's gleeful recounting of adversity in the Obama presidency is unfortunate ("Chaffetz's search for truth in Benghazi paid off," May 16). Read more »
Letters: Parents care most
A disturbing aspect of the advent of Common Core that I have not seen yet in the media is the way it was implemented. Read more »
Commentary claims liberals are shocked by Obama administration
Peter Wehner claims that liberals are shocked by the true face of the Obama administration in Commentary Read more »
Richard Davis: Abortion laws should keep up with advances
The illegal abortion trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell horrified the nation. Gosnell was found guilty of delivering late-term live babies in abortion attempts and then killing them by snipping their... Read more »
Jay Evensen: On Memorial Day, look beyond the fog of war
On Memorial day, remember the sacrifice and the stories Read more »
Letters: Caucus fails to represent
It was upsetting to see so many of my fellow delegates at the Republican convention vote to keep the status quo. The caucus system is not representative of the voters, and the delegates, endowed... Read more »
What others say: Teachers show heroics during Oklahoma tornado
The tornado warnings came just as school was ending Monday at Plaza Towers Elementary in Moore, Okla. Some teachers hustled children to a nearby shelter at a church. Others moved young students to... Read more »
Timothy R. Clark: Real job creation requires finding ways to make people curious
We need more curious people chasing more problems of interest. That's a jobs bill that needs to be sponsored in every house. 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 »
In our opinion: Scouting success will come from devotion to ideals
For a century, the Boy Scouts of America has provided the young men of Utah an unparalleled program of character development through outdoor adventure, leadership training and service. The state's... Read more »
My view: Why moderates lost the caucus vote
Recently, many moderates have been wringing their hands over how conservative the Utah Republican Party has become. Their failed efforts last Saturday to persuade the delegates at the Republican... 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 »
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 »
Search for extraterrestrial life goes on, even without Kepler
Meg Urry at CNN lays out the tech talk on what's happening to the Kepler satellite, but why it shouldn't overly worry us. Read more »
What others say: Obama's forgotten victims
New York Times columnist Mirza Shahzad Akbar speaks out about the forgotten victims of president Obama's use of drones in the war on terror. Read more »
In our opinion: Susan Cox Powell's case is now a cold case
With the case for Susan Cox Powell apparently having hit a dead end, the case appears to be cold. Read more »
The war on journalism?
Commentary's Jonathan S. Tobin explains the possible development of a new front in the war on journalism. Read more »
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