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Josh Warburton - June 6, 2026

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Howard Sierer

Publishing On My Own Now

Lisa Rutherford

So Long…It’s Been A Good Ride

I am still trying to wrap my arms around President Trump's decision to hike tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent.

There’s a new tariff in town, boys, and it’s gonna kill...

Ed Kociela - May 21, 2019

Long-term consequences of border asylum seekers are frightening. Whether Congress will act, however, is a completely different matter.

Long-term consequences of border asylum seekers

Joe Guzzardi - May 20, 2019

When I speak to pro-life Christian groups, I always point out the preponderance of girls who get abortions believe in God and come from Christian homes.

Ending abortion, one baby at a time

Michael Reagan - May 20, 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

The Utah Sierra Club released a environmentally focused review of the 2019 Utah State Legislative Session. Sverages for both chambers were failing.

Utah Legislators earn failing marks in the Utah Sierra Club 2019...

Guest Contributor - May 18, 2019

There is an unwillingness in the west to acknowledge the persecution of Christians and that Christians are an endangered species.

Let’s be honest about the persecution of Christians

Christine Flowers - May 17, 2019

With William Barr, hundreds did not die, thousands of documents were not withheld from a House committee, and no laws were broken. Not so with Eric Holder.

Barr, like Holder, gets contempt citation, but there are big differences

Harold Pease - May 16, 2019

The Lake Powell Pipeline pipedream is nothing more than a nightmare for those truly concerned about our environment and the future of the planet.

Lake Powell Pipeline pipedream is nothing more than a nightmare

Ed Kociela - May 15, 2019

Upon considering sustainability during Earth Day, I'm even more keenly aware of what damage overpopulation has wrought in America.

Post-Earth Day thoughts about sustainability

Joe Guzzardi - May 13, 2019

What will happen to water conservation efforts by our state, district, and cities if we get Lake Powell Pipeline water?

Water conservation and the Lake Powell Pipeline: A conundrum

Lisa Rutherford - May 12, 2019

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