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Consumers Will Be the Winners From Amazon’s iRobot Purchase

Earlier this month, Amazon announced their $1.7 billion deal to buy iRobot, and in spite of the critical reviews they’ve received since, this could be a good thing for American consumers. 

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Consumers Will Be the Winners From Amazon’s iRobot Purchase

Earlier this month, Amazon announced their $1.7 billion deal to buy iRobot, and in spite of the critical reviews they’ve received since, this could be a good thing for American consumers. 

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Can’t Find a Therapist? Step One for Utah Is Expanding Telehealth Access

The Beehive State has a longstanding problem with mental health. In 2019, Utah ranked sixth highest in the nation for its age-adjusted suicide rate, and it is currently the leading cause of death for Utah teenagers.

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The Dynamizing Power of the Gig Economy

Technological innovation presents unique challenges to everyday workers as industries are being transformed. Technological advancements will ultimately create millions of jobs and enable further growth. But such progress will also displace millions of workers.

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Are Airbnb and VRBO To Blame for Utah’s Housing Crisis?

Short-term housing such as Airbnb and VRBO rentals make up some twenty thousand houses in Utah. What if those were available for residents to buy? Could this solve the affordable housing shortage?

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Lack of Privacy Leads to Political Abuses

In the Internet age, the distribution of state power has drastic implications for Americans’ civil and privacy rights. Across the globe, counterterrorism is weaponized as a pretext for civil rights abuses. To preserve freedom, Americans must reignite their passion for defending privacy and civil rights.

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