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    A combination of unfettered government power and the country’s wealth have allowed Baby Boomers to push the American dream beyond the reach of many.

    Blame the Baby Boomers

    Howard Sierer -
    There may be no better time than Thanksgiving to share stories that you’d like younger members of your family to know.

    Telling family stories at Thanksgiving

    Howard Sierer -
    The progressive wish list touted by almost all Democratic presidential candidates is impossibly out of reach both fiscally and politically.

    Warren lets the cat out of the bag

    Howard Sierer -
    Today’s smug liberals on the secular left are sure that their views on morality and religion are the only ones deserving respect.

    The secular Left, morality, and religion

    Howard Sierer -
    Utah’s teens don’t need e-cigarettes, nicotine, or THC. It’s time to stop glamorizing e-cigarettes and treat them as the drug dispensers they are.

    Utah’s kids, nicotine, and marijuana

    Howard Sierer -
    President John F. Kennedy noted that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” As predicted, the subsequent tax cut worked like a charm.

    A rising tide lifts all boats

    Howard Sierer -
    Whether you’re a liberal or a conservative, nationwide injunctions are no way to run a railroad.

    End nationwide injunctions

    Howard Sierer -
    Mandating a federal $15 minimum wage fails to address the vast cost of living differences in cities and towns across the country.

    Far better than a federal $15 minimum wage

    Howard Sierer -
    Utah legislators should stop subsidizing the wealthy. If there’s a need for EV charging stations, let private business meet that need.

    Utah’s handouts for the wealthy

    Howard Sierer -
    Does removing the $700 million pumped storage project from the Lake Powell Pipeline really reduce the cost of this risky project?

    State of Utah, Washington County work new angles to secure Lake...

    Lisa Rutherford -
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