Derek Monson
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New law shows the triumph over zero-sum mentalities in education
With Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature on HB 215, students and educators in Utah are going to see historic reforms to Utah’s education system.
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These principles and institutions should be a measuring stick for lawmakers and voters
As the 2023 legislative session gathers steam, we have the opportunity to recommit to principles over politics and building institutions over forwarding agendas.
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Accountability for elections and policymaking lies with us
The fact is that political power in America resides first and foremost with the people, which is us. If the political pendulum hasn’t yet swung enough to overcome forces generated by partisan primaries and gerrymandering, our choices as voters have…
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2022 election verdict: Vote by mail didn’t advantage either political party
Election outcomes in three states that expanded early voting periods and/or vote by mail (Vermont, Kentucky and Nevada) were comparable to the states’ previous election results.
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Biden’s signature on marriage act is vindication of the Utah compromise
Finding legislative consensus requires us to set aside our prejudices – both those against LGBTQ Americans and those against religious Americans.
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National political leaders are learning what Utah already knows: Vote by mail works
Republican Party leaders have begun openly recognizing the value of voting by mail and casting ballots before Election Day. They should look to Utah to see vote-by-mail elections done well.
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Religion is part of the solution
Half of Americans question whether religion is part of the solution to our nation’s problems, yet churches help with emergency aid, mental health, education and gender equality.
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Policymakers should take note of changing school enrollment patterns
Sutherland’s Derek Monson writes about how his family struggled to adapt to the pandemic’s disruption of education. New data show they aren’t alone – millions of parents looked for other options when traditional schools stayed closed.
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Agreement on marriage equality shows unifying power of religious freedom
Rarely do we recognize that religious freedom helped lay the foundation of many civil rights that all Americans enjoy.
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What the midterm election tells us about vote by mail in Utah
There are several reasons for the contrast between Utah’s smooth process and the delays in tabulating the final results in Arizona and Nevada.