Why is populism, broadly defined, on the brink of historic victories around the world, while populism in the form of President Donald Trump's Republican Party is poised to lose one or both houses of Congress in the United States? The troubles Trump's Republicans face are not a mystery. It ...

I think most of us can agree that one of the important roles of government at all levels is public safety. That can refer to defending the country from attack at the national level or providing for law enforcement and first responders at the local level. Since the Declaration of Independence ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month nationally, offering an opportunity to reflect on how domestic violence affects individuals and families in Northern Utah. The consequences are profound and far‑reaching, and are borne not only by survivors but by the communities that care for ...

LAYTON — A few weeks ago, the Northridge High drill team performed during halftime of the Box Elder-Northridge football game. The Cardinelles put on an impressive show, promoted by the public address announcer as a high-octane, hip-hop routine. I was impressed by their precision and ...

If the investigation of the Cornell Seven results in indictments, they will be tried in a court of law where they are entitled to a fair trial. Sadly, that's not true for the hundreds of college students each year accused of sexual assault who fall into the clutches of college disciplinary ...

How much money should any one person have? When Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire, people got mad. "He will own everything!" claims a popular YouTuber. "He will own your house ... your country ... your government." Comedian Bill Maher, lately a voice of reason, asked, "Would it ...