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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...

The judicial branch’s role in preserving a separation of powers has long contributed to the resiliency of the U.S. government. As citizens, we can recognize and respect this judicial power to check the other two branches of government and uphold our “constitutional federal republic working under principles of democracy.”

I want to look directly and unflinchingly at the hatred, sorrow, greed, and even the evil in the world, and then I want to look beyond it at all the good. I want to utilize my gifts, experiences, and resources to do what I can to make systemic change, but I want to do it in a way that keeps my soul soft and full of generosity. For when I allow my heart to harden and my feelings towards others to turn callous, that is when I become ineffective and weak.

The U.S. Constitution sprang from the concept of separation of powers. The Constitution intentionally grants each branch separate and distinct powers.

My sister had a baby last week. He has ten fingers, ten toes, two eyes, a functioning liver, lungs, kidneys, veins, everything. It’s a...

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Scott Rasmussen from Interfaith America to reflect on their journey through the Book of Mormon as they approach the series' conclusion. Join them as they discuss the impact of this journey on their views of peace and how to have hope within the hardest circumstances.

I hope this Easter Sunday brings peace and comfort as you contemplate the incredible life and gifts of our Savior.