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The demand for electricity in the United States is increasing — and with it, our responsibility to ensure that power comes from clean, sustainable sources. Every community depends on reliable energy for daily life, but as new technologies like AI data centers rapidly increase electricity use, we have the opportunity to power change in our communities and invest in renewable energy that protects our health, our economy, and our planet.

I need the Savior every hour, in joy and in pain. And He is there. His presence filled us with rejoicing and with comfort. He helped us to grieve and to celebrate.

The Federal Reserve, informally known as the Fed, is the central bank of the U.S. government and aims to be a transparent, nonpartisan, and accountable federal agency. Its purpose is to provide a secure money system for the nation and to support the economy.

Today, the people of Utah are getting what we voted for seven years ago — a fair map! This effort marks the culmination of efforts by countless citizens, and today, we see that when people come together across party and ideological lines, we can make change.

The United States military is considered the most powerful of all armed forces in the world and has long legitimized the nation’s standing as a global leader. Military members take an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic.” The National Guard and military reserves respond locally to domestic emergencies, including natural disasters, and provide national security as needed.

As humans, bound to each other in every way, we are ... responsible to answer that plea for succor, especially for those in peril.

Misinformation and disinformation related to health care and public health pose an especially alarming threat. Individuals and families can respond by deprioritizing unqualified voices and instead seeking out nonpartisan, expert medical sources when making decisions about their health.

I read recently that the word used in the Greek Bible for compassion correlates to the gut. Translated, it describes a movement in the heart, the lungs, the liver, the kidneys. Thus, when Jesus is moved with compassion towards the multitude, it’s a bodily movement, welling up from the deepest parts of him. I don’t mean to parse vocabulary, but I think that is also an accurate description of the experience of charity. Charity is more than warm feelings. It is more than good th

The government has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize removal numbers over transparency and due process. Though officials argue these tactics as necessary for public safety, their consequences ripple far beyond immigrant communities.

When someone is invoking the Lord’s name or support, see if they are trying to be like Jesus, as the Primary song teaches: “Try to show kindness in all that you do. Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought.” 

We have watched with grave concern as the current administration increasingly exhibits coordinated enmity toward citizens, using dehumanizing language and even calling for violence against those who express opposition to its agenda.

The secretary of Labor plays a vital role in safeguarding the rights, dignity, and well-being of American workers. The secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the nation’s top health official, with a responsibility to advise the president in protecting and supporting families in times of crisis and in everyday life. And the secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) manages HUD’s extensive programs and agencies while also advising the president on housing and co

We all have equal access to God, and it does not depend on your memory being perfect or complete or recent.

It is illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal and state elections, and claims of widespread noncitizen voting are simply not supported by evidence.

For this 3 part bonus mini series, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason engage in a thoughtful conversation with Paul Lambert from the Wheatley Institute. Together, they explore the complex emotions and tensions that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may experience when feeling attacked or judged.

For this 3 part bonus mini series, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Aaron Dorfman of A More Perfect Union to explore the experiences of Latter-day Saints as a minority community. The discussion emphasizes the opportunity to learn from other communities, particularly the Jewish community, which has a long history of navigating religious minority status in often unfriendly societies. 

For this 3 part bonus mini series, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Nealin Parker of Common Ground to reflect on recent tragic events affecting the Latter-day Saint community. The episode serves as a heartfelt exploration of grief, community resilience, and the principles of the gospel that can guide us in difficult times. 

We have witnessed the power that women of faith have as they act in compassion and love, even in the most challenging circumstances. These curated resources will help as we respond to this tragedy.

On Sunday, our fellow Church members in Grand Blanc, Michigan, were attacked during their worship service. As aspiring peacemakers, we are always troubled when we see targeted violence and were heartbroken to see members of our own faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, experience such brutality as they worshipped.

In this special live episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, host Jennifer Thomas is joined by Chad Ford to discuss peacemaking and discipleship. They discuss how we can find and build peace in a time of high conflict and in the wake of political violence. They draw on the teachings of Jesus to answer these questions and find ways that we can each be peacemakers in this moment, and how it can transform each of us personally, and transform our communities.