Libertas Utah Articles

Education Empowerment

Blaine Amendments and Unintended Consequences

Representative James G. Blaine was just four votes away from passing his constitutional amendment. An amendment that was likely to be ratified by the states.

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Op-Eds

Should your veterinarian take a diversity class?

Continuing education is important for business vitality, but laws requiring certain classes are counterproductive.

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Free Market

A conversation about occupational licensing with Governor Cox

“Occupational licensing creep is a real thing” - Governor Spencer Cox. 

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Op-Eds

Why Utah leads the U.S. in economic growth

Utah led the U.S. in job creation in the last economic expansion (2009-2020), an unrecognized achievement that should generate a discussion amongst policymakers.

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Free Market

The FAA’s Dalliance with Federal Regulatory Waivers

The story behind the commercial drone industry’s journey to market is a win for regulatory reform at a federal level. The lessons learned could help streamline waiver programs for other federal agencies.

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Justice and Due Process

States Ignoring the First Amendment Is Landing Creatives Behind Bars

It is undeniable that rap music plays an important cultural role in today's society and has only gained in popularity in recent years. It's not only a large mode of expression for young black and brown individuals but also for young white “boys”, like myself. 

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