Growing up, I felt othered. On my dad’s side, my grandfather was from Chihuahua, Mexico, and my grandmother was white, with Latter-day Saint pioneer roots. My mom’s side of the family...

In 2000, measles was practically eliminated in the United States. In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 971 U.S. cases in the first five months of the year. “Measles is preventable...

  The conversations about food, weight and health need to change.  At the time of its release, the 2004 documentary “Super Size Me” made a strong impact on American culture, but it’s...

Vigilance and reading time is necessary just to keep up with all of the goings on that contribute to the daily calamity of American politics. It takes an even more committed enthusiast to keep track of...

Utah's current tax system is no longer sufficient for the state's economic well-being. The system hasn't changed in decades, and the sales tax base has declined from 67% of personal income to 42% since...

I generally make it a point to not engage with hate groups online. While I believe it is vital to be aware of their movements and tactics, doing so does not necessitate adding to their follower count....

It's fair to assume that most college students are in college because they hope to better their lives in some way. Curiosity and a general thirst for knowledge fuel many, but the goal of being successful...

When you think of an environmental warrior, you may think of Earth Guardians Youth Director Xiuhtezcatl Martinez or teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg. Among the last things you might think of...

Many people think of the Great Salt Lake as shallow, smelly and somewhat useless body of water. With lackluster opportunities for fishing or boating — although some open water enthusiasts enjoy challenging...

  White nationalist activity is on the rise in the United States, and the state of Utah is no exception. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah’s most dominant religious and cultural...