Mark Cunningham

Mark Cunningham

Vice President of Communications

mcunningham@libertas.org

Mark is the Vice President of Communications. Prior to joining Libertas, Mark worked at the Beacon Center of Tennessee for 11 years, where his final role was Vice President for Strategy and Communications. He acted as the chief spokesperson and head of media relations for the organization, helping to make Beacon the most heard and seen organization in the state of Tennessee, and was the founder of the Beacon Poll, a statewide poll which has garnered thousands of major national and statewide media hits, leading to over $100 million in earned media. Mark received his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mark Cunningham's Articles

There is a very real possibility that license plate readers will become an Orwellian tool of mass surveillance. As these AI-powered systems continue to proliferate, we must act now to implement stronger safeguards that protect our privacy and our civil liberties.
By focusing on expanding housing supply and fostering a supportive environment for builders and renters alike, Utah can keep moving in the right direction.
While short-term rentals add a small amount of strain to the housing market, they are far from the main cause of Utah’s affordable housing crisis.
If we want to ensure future generations can live close to family and maintain the strong social ties that Utah is known for, we must embrace a wider variety of housing types.
In the coming years, as more data emerges and public awareness grows, let’s hope that Utah continues to lead the charge in legalizing these treatments. The mental health of our friends, family members, and neighbors depends on it.
Local governments and planners must be willing to push back against misinformation and opposition rooted in outdated fears.