Liberals ask about the war and the war-cry goes up that we don’t “support our troops.” Conservatives boo a gay soldier and … crickets. I remember the Bush presidency days – W that is – when conservatives would call you “anti-American” and “against the troops” if...
read moreThis is not an easy column to write. I am usually an upbeat person — a more half-full than half-empty kind of guy. But we have found ourselves in more of an “almost-empty” situation and I hope I am sending this to you in time to reverse the situation. Earlier this year I was feeling pretty good about where QSaltLake was and...
read moreWhile most opera companies go dark through the summer months, Logan comes alive with the sound of music. Cue Julie Andrews. Back for its 19th season, and with a tweak in its name, the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre is in full swing at the magnificent Ellen Eccles Theatre in Logan. Founding general director Michael Ballam...
read moreThe Deseret News published an article online and in their paper from a news release that has since been revealed as a hoax by gay activists on the Southern Baptist Convention. The Deseret News later published an apology and acknowledged it had fallen for the hoax. Gay activists sent out a press release that purported to be from...
read moreFormer Utah governor Jon Huntsman has refused to sign on to a controversial “Marriage Vow” in which presidential candidates pledge to be faithful to their spouse, declare homosexuality a choice and work to outlaw same-sex marriage, among other conservative issues. The 3,008-word pledge, written by Bob Vander Plaats of...
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