Takeaways
Takeaways: the most important things voters need to know. For civically engaged citizens.
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Why other states can still learn from the ‘Utah Compromise’
Utah’s legislative compromise on LGBTQ rights and religious freedom still stands as an example to other states of proactive policymaking, preventing court battles.
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The separation of powers is crucial to the American republic
The Founders wanted to keep absolute power out of the hands of any one person or small group of people, so they created three distinct branches of government.
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Religious freedom must be lived out
America’s commitment to religious freedom goes beyond the written Constitution. It must continuously be protected in the public square.
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Religious groups in school can be an important antidote to loneliness
Christian athletes in the San Jose, California, school district will now be able to associate with each other in official clubs, thanks to a recent ruling from the Ninth District Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Tithing lawsuit and church autonomy
On issues of internal church disputes, the government should continue to honor the church autonomy doctrine and allow the faith community to handle it from within.
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Three ways voters can create change in the American system
The Founders wanted voters to be able to create change, but they also wanted the process to be hard enough to avoid sudden change created during fits of passion.
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Increasing choice in higher ed: 3 alternatives to traditional college
As Utah diversifies its K-12 education programs with choices, we should take note that the state’s colleges and universities are doing the same.
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FBI anti-Catholic memo isn’t the only example of government discrimination
A now-rescinded FBI memo regarding alleged threats from traditionalist Catholics comes amid other examples of religious discrimination.
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Rep. Owens applauds parents, hard work at Congressional Series
Rep. Burgess Owens says young people need to be put in the position to take risks and succeed.
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Rep. Moore speaks at Congressional Series, urges focus on federal spending and debt
Rep. Blake Moore says the nation’s massive deficit and overall debt mean it’s time to make tough changes.