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Howard Sierer moved to St. George in 2000 after living on both coasts and places in between. He worked as a satellite systems engineer and program manager, finishing his career managing fiber optic communications systems development.

Here's how Democrats can beat Trump and appeal to the majority of their own party and to independents, both of whom progressive activists have abandoned.

Democrats need to get real to beat Trump in 2020

Howard Sierer - June 16, 2019

Socialism has never worked

Howard Sierer - June 9, 2019

Debunking the Lake Powell Pipeline

Howard Sierer - June 2, 2019

Elizabeth Warren's proposal for student loan forgiveness will entice students to take loans with the expectation of having them cancelled in the future.

Another bad idea from Elizabeth Warren

Howard Sierer - May 26, 2019

The Republican tax cut led to overall lower income tax in 2018 and spurred a level of economic growth that leaves the Obama economy in the dust.

Republican tax cut led to economic growth and lower income tax...

Howard Sierer - May 19, 2019

Cigarettes’ health benefits were once attested by doctors. The fact that Utahns voted to legalize cannabis-based medications does not make marijuana safe.

Marijuana is risky medicine

Howard Sierer - May 5, 2019

Vermont socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders is selling Medicare for All while refusing to acknowledge the dramatically higher taxes that go with it.

Vermont isn’t buying what Bernie Sanders is selling

Howard Sierer - April 28, 2019

Women, Hispanics, blacks, the disabled, and those with criminal records can thank Republicans for a great job market with historic low unemployment levels.

Thanks, Republicans, for the hottest job market in 50 years

Howard Sierer - April 21, 2019

Feminists and children’s advocates see the Equality Act’s transgender protections sweeping away hard-won gains in women’s and family protections.

The Equality Act: A transgender threat to individual rights

Howard Sierer - April 14, 2019

Utah's economy has grown faster than the country has since 2010. The key factor? A rapidly growing labor force due to population growth.

Utah’s economic secret: population growth

Howard Sierer - April 7, 2019

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