Derek Monson
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Possible legislative compromise on medical marijuana is good news
Originally published by Utah Policy. Utah Policy recently reported some detractors and supporters of Proposition 2 are angry about a potential legislative compromise on medical marijuana. It appears policy ideas being considered as part of the compromise are causing advocates…
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Federalism: Where do we go from here?
On Tuesday, I participated in a panel discussion at Utah Valley University on the topic of “Federalism: Where do we go from here?” It was the final panel of a two-day event that included overviews of the history and evolution…
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Masterpiece Cakeshop decision reveals a better way
Originally published by the Deseret News. At his home in Colorado, Jack Phillips must be celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision in his favor in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission — albeit probably with a note of sadness that it took…
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We must take back DACA debate from political predators
Originally published by The Hill. Despite a federal district court ruling blocking the wind-down of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, there is good reason to hope that progress will be made in immigration policy. Agreement between President Donald Trump and…