Tag: opinion
Five inconsequential things I have irrationally strong opinions about
I was originally going to write today’s opinion article as a response to some of the horrible comments I read on one of Clay...
The good old boys earned it, too
By Alfred Runte
Face it. Our country is getting entirely too comfortable with witch hunts as we continue to splinter into bickering groups. Writing for...
Reflecting on 20 years of The Independent
By Michael Flynn
When I first arrived in 2007, my impression of Southern Utah was bleak. The cultural landscape seemed as desolate as the ancient...
John Wayne would be disgusted with today’s cowboy
I used to have so much respect for cowboys.
As a boy raised by a Texan on John Wayne movies and all the allure of...
Fancy yourself a writer? Resolve to be heard in 2016!
This New Year, resolve to make your voice heard!
The Independent is looking for fresh faces to add to our roster of contributors in 2016!...
Iron County School District and Western Freedom Festival: Drawing a line...
According to a report in the Salt Lake Tribune, the Iron County School district has decided not to participate in the Western Freedom Festival after...
A tribute to American common sense, or the lack thereof
I recently read a quote by an unknown author who stated, “Common sense is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone’s garden.” The more...