I’ve been getting emails from Food & Water Watch for some time now. Most of the time their information seems good, and their mission laudable. Today, however, I got an email from them that included this post-script: P.S. The Senate passed the Food Safety Bill this morning. This is a good step toward improving the [...]
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Caucuses, Conventions, Cookies and Punch: Understanding Utah’s Electoral System
Utah’s electoral process has been called unique and quirky. Most newcomers, however, find it complicated and confusing. In this introductory class, we will follow Utah’s electoral process from precinct caucus meetings to the general election. As a result, you will leave with a clearer understanding of the system and of just how great your individual [...]
Abolish the TSA
There’s been a backlash against airport screening procedures. Passengers object to scanners that reveal their naked bodies, and to enhanced pat-downs that would be considered sexual assault anywhere else. John Tyner summed it up perfectly: “Don’t touch my junk!” We object to the TSA’s new procedures. But they are just the latest in a long list [...]
Message from Senator-Elect Mike Lee
Dear Friends, It is hard to believe it has been nearly four weeks since election night. Having such an overwhelming number of Utahns vote for me to serve as their senator was most humbling. I continue to be amazed at the countless hours of selfless service and personal sacrifice that where given on behalf of [...]
PSA: Davis School District restores two “furlough” days to school calendar
Dear Syracuse Elementary Families, Last Spring Davis School District, in an effort to trim $31 million from its budget, reduced the school year by two days, February 7 and 8, 2011. In August, Congress created an “Education Jobs Fund” bill to assist states in addressing employment issues. Last week, on November 17, 2010, our Utah [...]
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