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Utah Should Embrace the Innovation that Springs from Economic Disruption

Fear of the new is an age-old problem. Even in the technology age with its rapid innovations, constant fears of worst-case scenarios arise—but typically end up being unfounded.

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Smart statewide police reform will benefit Utah citizens and officers alike

The policies outlined above, and the strong public opinion behind them, suggest how Utah can proceed to address these problems while keeping our communities safe, ensuring good officers aren’t put at risk unnecessarily, and making sure bad actors are held accountable for their actions.

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Rush to Fight Virus Shows Utah has a Privacy Problem

Utah needs to take privacy much more seriously than it has in the past. State and local agencies will continue to rely on technology to improve how government works, but we should understand the risks today instead of continually repairing mistakes later.

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Utah parents, it may be time to consider home schooling

Despite the challenges of homeschooling, nearly every family who uses this alternative (or, one might say, traditional) education format will sing its praises.

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Some needed police reforms for Utah

Ending qualified immunity, requiring liability insurance for police, mandatory body cameras and mandates to report misconduct are just a few of the many policy changes needed.

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A Privacy Reform Proposal for Utah

The government keeps getting ahead of public awareness when it comes to tools and technologies that can undermine privacy if not appropriately limited.

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