Rick B. Larsen
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Those who treat politics as religion undermine the Constitution they claim to love
When people make politics their faith, growing distrust in institutions is inevitable — as those with different political views now become the enemies of truth.
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Call for Utah constitutional amendment is about safeguarding checks and balances in lawmaking
In a nation founded on an expressed desire to accommodate both the will of the majority and the rights of the minority, we should always seek the highest possible level of consensus when it comes to the rules under which…
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The principles that created America can rescue America
What exactly will it take to shock the collective American conscience back into a sense of decency and civility?
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As the family goes, so goes the state. Utah gets this
Marriage does more to lift people from poverty than money from Uncle Sam. New legislation reflects this.
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America is almost 250 years old. Will we see celebrations or a funeral wake?
The American Experiment relies on a public dedicated to civic virtues that promote unity rather than difference, and principle rather than politics.
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Polarization prevents healthy debate and learning. Can we change this?
Love compels us to break the habit of politicizing every issue and depersonalizing each other. It causes us to see each other as having inherent worth no matter our political or policy views — and that changes everything.
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Why complete transparency is needed in deciding what to teach in the classroom
Sutherland research makes clear that most parents in Utah still trust most teachers. And most teachers in Utah hold sacred their duty to teach. This parent-teacher partnership is key to the long-term solution. Complete transparency will strengthen this partnership.
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History, memory and the importance of reflecting on 9/11
As we reflect upon September 11, 2001, consider the history and the memory of the day. Both are important – and combined, they argue that we as grateful Americans must do a better job of teaching our past to the…
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Sutherland encourages education vision that sees beyond CRT
A debate of this magnitude, and of such consequence in the long term, calls for a more disciplined and principled approach. It demands that we as a state apply the lessons of history, civics, and the principles of freedom –…
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Sutherland on KSLNewsRadio: Rediscover civics education
There is a difference between uninformed, misinformed and disinformed. None are ideal in preserving self-government.