You tell me what to think. We’re in the midst of a culture war over gay marriage, with some states passing amendments defining traditionally and others opening it up to gay and lesbian couples. California is still recovering from the Proposition 8 battle, and indeed, that case is still up on appeal. Meanwhile, the polygamists […]
Utah is becoming even more Republican…if that’s even possible.
June 1, 2011 by
Last night, or early this morning, I engaged in some hyperbolic jousting over Twitter with the inestimable Deb Henry, a candidate for Vice Chair of the Utah Democratic Party. Amidst the trash talk, Deb reminded the world why she is running for Vice Chair of the Utah Democratic Party (yes, our state has one). http://twitter.com/heydebhenry/status/75806018684207104 […]
Smart: ‘I know that you know what you did was wrong’ | The Salt Lake Tribune
May 25, 2011 by
Brian David Mitchell has been sentenced to life. “I don’t have very much to say to you,” [Elizabeth Smart] said as Mitchell sat with his eyes closed, hands clasped and singing softly. “I know exactly what you did. I know that you know what you did was wrong. You did it with a full knowledge. […]
Proportional Representation: a boost to representation and turnout or a shift of power?
April 27, 2011 by
“Now if you think that proportional representation is boring, you are a very silly person because it’s about how we can run the country better.” John Cleese, Monty Python’s Flying Circus
Cautionary tale hits the big screen – ABC 4.com – Salt Lake City, Utah News
April 15, 2011 by
In case you missed the the 10 PM news last night… The movie trailer is cut. The posters printed. Ayn Rand’s fourth, last, and longest novel is now a movie. Well, part one of it at least. Chair of the Utah Young Republicans Daniel Burton says, “We’ve heard it’s low budget but we still hope […]
The Bombay House: All sorts of win.
April 12, 2011 by
There are a good sampling of Indian cuisine restaurants in Salt Lake City, and I’ve sampled several of them. Ali Baba provides good portions and a quick, lunch-time stop. Himalayan Kitchen has a great site downtown and serves excellent food. But the one place I return to again and again, and will continue to haunt […]
Utah Legislature Watch: a few bills I’m following
March 4, 2011 by
Conservative, moderate or liberal: there have been a few bills that bug me this session of the Utah Legislature, and there have been a few that I liked that just aren’t making it. Here are four that sample both. One I liked: As biker, I liked Senator Niederhauser’s bill that would have allowed bikers at […]
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