Op-Eds
Utah’s Question 1 is just kicking the can down the road
If more money is truly the goal, then let’s stop kicking the K-12 education gas can down the road. Question 1 merely perpetuates a problem—and it certainly isn’t a solution.
Animal Ownership Causing Some Pet Peeves
By focusing on nuisance and safety, those with their own private property can be afforded the chance to enjoy their animals, so long as proper guidelines regarding placement and fencing are followed.
Common Sense Healthcare Solutions Need More Than Band-Aids
Most everyone agrees that our healthcare system is broken. Prices continue to skyrocket and affordability seems to be a pipe dream for many people. So what, if anything, can be done to help fix it?
A Constitution Day reminder: Don’t let government take your stuff
Let's honor the Constitution by stopping the government from taking property from innocent people.
Are Local Tax Exemptions for Businesses a Blessing or a Curse?
Tax exemptions in local development areas or agencies hurt communities more than elected officials often realize.
Can government be held accountable for harming you?
If you're harmed by the government, they can play the "immunity" card and avoid any accountability in making you whole.
Pioneer Day’s Polygamous Connection Continues
Utah's second celebration of independence is due in part to polygamy, which remains a felony to this day.
Free Speech is Winning on College Campuses
Utah is helping lead the way in reforming how free speech is treated on taxpayer-funded college campuses.
How Autonomous Vehicles Will Change Law Enforcement
Self-driving cars stand to undermine and make irrelevant many current law enforcement practices and efforts.
New Protections for Your Digital Privacy
A new opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court brings a much-needed update to a huge problem with digital privacy.
Connor Boyack is president of Libertas Institute. He is also president of The Association for Teaching Kids Economics. Connor is the author of 14 books, including the popular Tuttle Twins children's series.