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Publishers Perspective: Life Is Full Of Challenges

Josh Warburton - June 6, 2026

Publishers Perspective

Publishers Perspective: Life Is Full Of Change

Howard Sierer

Publishing On My Own Now

Lisa Rutherford

So Long…It’s Been A Good Ride

The U.S. has embarked, in these early days of 2020, on a wildly out-of-control rollercoaster ride that shows no evidence of ending any time soon.

2020 is about to get real

Ed Kociela - January 7, 2020

Some women found fault with the fact that not enough men were flocking to see Greta Gerwig’s updated version of the young adult classic “Little Women.”

Don’t force your sons to see “Little Women”

Christine Flowers - January 6, 2020

Thanks to judicial gerrymandering, San Juan County, the state’s poorest county, is now governed by a Navajo-majority county commission.

San Juan County Navajos in the driver’s seat

Howard Sierer - January 5, 2020

An effective strategy in beating the after-Christmas blues involves returning unwanted gifts and using the refunds for luxury underwear and Mexican food.

Beating the after-Christmas blues

Guest Contributor - January 4, 2020

The China Tribunal Report confirms that Communist China offers organ replacement on demand and uses unfavored religious groups as its donor bank.

China Tribunal Report documents selling organs of religious groups

Harold Pease - January 2, 2020

Major city libraries are abolishing fines for keeping books, videos, CDs, and other items past the due date.

Why didn’t libraries check with Redbox first?

Michael Shannon - January 1, 2020

Giving is good, whether it is hard-earned cash or time. But tithing should not something you do because your eternal salvation is being held hostage.

Does tithing buy you a get-out-of-Hell card?

Ed Kociela - December 31, 2019

The year 2019 has been challenging in southern Utah where the battle over the Northern Corridor has been gaining steam all year and will continue into 2020.

Year-end and new year thoughts about special places

Lisa Rutherford - December 30, 2019

Here’s my take on a few of the hot topics I addressed in 2019. I appreciate readers’ interest and support. And I respect the opinions of those who disagree.

2019 hits and misses

Howard Sierer - December 29, 2019

In FY 2018 the State Department issued 9 million temporary visas to nonimmigrants. That staggering number is roughly equivalent to New Jersey’s population.

New report points to massive immigration issue

Joe Guzzardi - December 28, 2019

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