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Peace officers should not be revenue generators

Peace officers should have the discretion to do their jobs without being compelled to arrest or ticket a certain number of Utahns daily.

Molly Davis
| 2nd Jan 2018

Op-Eds

‘Twas the Night Before a No-Knock Raid

Like Santa, SWAT's making a list… and, hopefully, checking it twice before they invade someone's home.

Michael Melendez
| 24th Dec 2017

Op-Eds

Utah should protect the right to work

Utah's Constitution needs to protect what judges no longer do—the right to pursue a peaceful occupation of one's choosing.

Connor Boyack
| 15th Dec 2017

Op-Eds

Excusing Absences: Do Parents Need a Reason?

The Alpine School District offers a great example for how public schools can respect the right of parents to excuse their child's absences.

Michael Melendez
| 30th Oct 2017

Op-Eds

What are your rights on government property that you helped pay for?

Your right to exercise speech, especially on property you help pay for, is too important to leave to the uninformed discretion of local government officials.

Molly Davis
| 11th Oct 2017

Op-Eds

Tax increase would offer little change, only more confusion

Libertas Institute Staff
| 30th Aug 2017

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