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Originally published in the Deseret News. Voting in the 2016 presidential election begins next week. The Iowa Caucuses on Monday will be followed by elections in 16 states over the next 30 days. It’s decision time in America. Unfortunately, instead of having substantive policy discussions about which candidate can best lead our nation, many Americans…
Originally published in the Deseret News. I love the start of a new year, and 2016 promises to be a big one. The world will gather for the Olympic Summer Games in Rio, our country will elect a new president, and Utah will be the top tourism destination in the world, according to Fodor’s Travel.…
Originally published in the Deseret News. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Psalms 98:4 Next week the Christian world will celebrate Christmas. I write this column from a Christian perspective with the hope that people from all faith traditions will benefit. My…
Originally published in the Deseret News. The pages of this newspaper have been filled with tributes to our beloved former governor Olene Walker, who will be interred today in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. On the day of her funeral I wish to add one more voice to the chorus. Others have commented on her…
Originally published in the Deseret News. We learned this week that Jackie Biskupski will be the next mayor of Salt Lake City. In an election that was hard fought and hard earned, Mayor-elect Biskupski shared an inclusive vision that inspired Salt Lake City residents. She has my admiration, respect and congratulations. I’m not currently a…