For some years I worked for a small-town weekly newspaper. The paper may not have been as important as the New York Times, but my desk was magnificent. You think the one in the oval office is nice? You should have seen mine. Never in my life before or since have I had such an important-looking ...

I am running for Davis County Sheriff because I believe this office can be stronger, healthier, more accountable, and better prepared for the future. This decision has not been easy. I currently serve inside the Sheriff’s Office, and I understand the personal and professional risk that comes ...

I recently took the opportunity to read a 2009 essay from the National Council on Family Relations (ncfr.org) called "Mythologizing fatherhood" by Ralph LaRossa, Ph.D., Department of Sociology, Georgia State University. It was based off of remarks made at a conference called "Myths of the ...

A president orders the onset of hostilities — war — without authorization of Congress and without much in the way of making a case with the public. His troops win important victories and decapitate large parts of the government of the enemy. But in the enemy capital, no one surrenders or ...

The Weber County government is a large entity. Should a commissioner have previous experience as an elected official? Should they have experience operating a private business? Should they be an “outsider” or someone with connections in other levels of government? Do we pick a candidate from ...

One of the greatest blessings of this campaign has been knocking on thousands of doors across Davis County. Along the way, I've heard countless stories about my grandfather, Haven Barlow — stories I had never heard before. Neighbors have shared memories of his kindness, work ethic, and ...