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As our presidential Cabinet series continues, consider the fifth, sixth, and seventh successors to the president and their critical roles in the U.S. government. 

The presidential Cabinet consists of the vice president and the heads of 15 executive departments. It functions as an advisory body to the president of the United States.

Today, I want to share some stories that have prompted me to reflect on what it looks like to love and move in closer—inspired by the...

In this bonus episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, host Jennifer Thomas explores the challenges of political engagement in the face of slow or no change. Jennifer shares her thoughts with Julie Rose on the Uncomfy podcast, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in peacemaking.

I was revisiting Isaiah 6  this week after seeing a verse of this scripture being used in a very spiritually manipulative and divisive...

This Q&A provides basic, trustworthy information that helps us separate myths from meaning. Whether you’re new to these questions or looking to deepen your understanding, you don’t need to have all the answers to move forward with confidence and compassion. By grounding ourselves in truth and working to see others as God sees them, we can engage in more productive, faith-filled discussions about immigration — and take small, steady steps toward a more just and welcoming world

As I contemplated how to write a devotional that encompasses both the celebration of independence and the context of our current events,...

A law is not a program. Rather, a law is the official starting point, or a directive to create a program or service. Like a ladder, many steps are required to take a law to a functioning, fully implemented program.

President Trump wants to increase domestic manufacturing. So do we. However, impeding the manufacturing boom we've experienced in the renewable energy sector won't enable that goal.

Earlier this week during an offboarding conversation with an intern, I was asked a question about what strategies or perspectives help me...

The last few weeks (months?) have felt so heavy — political violence, the nonstop news cycle and pace of politics, people in my life...

Utah Sen. Mike Lee’s online comments masked and minimized the devastation of the shootings. He capitalized on a tragedy to score political points, and he demonstrated a callous indifference to the loss of life.

Government-controlled media should raise more than a few questions. But is that what PBS is? What about NPR? Are these news outlets controlled by the government? Swipe to learn the differences between state media and public broadcasting.

Do you find it hard to concentrate these days? My pixelated attention is drawn in so many directions — I struggle to immerse myself in a...

Habeas corpus is a legal concept that allows any person detained on a charge “without sufficient cause” to challenge their detention in court.

It was a couple of years into parenting teenagers when it became apparent: my approach to relationships wasn’t working great. Teenagers...

Our nation will thrive in peace as we view one another with dignity and humanity. We must not forget that this peace is always within our reach. It is up to us to build it.

In the final episode of Season 1 of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason reflect on their journey through the Book of Mormon and the principles of the gospel that promote peacebuilding. Join them as they celebrate their journey and the pursuit of becoming better peacemakers.

I have been recovering from a very intense and busy semester and just drove cross-country this week to my internship and new home base...

I have been thinking about the concept of agency. Agency is vital to our theology and our understanding of the purpose of this life. Lehi...