Commentaries on the Utah Constitution | Equity of Law. When was the last time you reviewed the Utah constitution? Salt Lake Attorney Ben Lusty argues that in all the renewal of interest in the US constitution, we’ve missed the boat with state constitutions. But this rebirth of constitutional interest ignores the state constitutions. From this […]
State Falling Apart? Repeal the First Amendment!
February 23, 2011 by
State Falling Apart? Repeal the First Amendment! Senate Joint Memorial 8007 [in the Washington state legislature] requests Congress to pass an amendment declaring that corporations are not persons so that their speech can be restricted.The reason, according to the Memorialists, is that corporations cannot vote and therefore should not be protected by the First Amendment. But […]
Utah Legislature Watch: Debate over ‘Democracy’ or ‘Republic?’
February 16, 2011 by
Worth it or not, it’s an interesting discussion…for political scientists. Just kidding. But really: I do think it is an interesting discussion, and I do think it ought to be taught right in our schools. But should Utah legislators be getting their panties in a bunch over it? I’m dubious. They aren’t the most educated […]
Can legislation save the world?
February 14, 2011 by
“The world is not going to be saved by legislation,” William Howard Taft said. An interesting discussion by Salt Lake’s LaVarr Webb and Frank Pignanelli on who legislators listen to: constituents or lobbyists. (h/t Deseret News)
Market Street Broiler: Good Food, but I’m no Fan
February 13, 2011 by
Is it possible to have a good meal and still walk away without being a fan? I’ve been to Market Street Grill (or Broiler) several times, for special occasions (birthdays or fundraisers) or for a nice dinner out, and at several locations, too. I’ve always had a good experience, or at least left with little […]
Utah Legislature Watch: Some Conservatives don’t like Con-cons
February 11, 2011 by
Even after the rise and vengeance of the Tea Party in elections last November, the political right still does not agree on how to carry out its goals. One of the oft shouted stated calls by activists, shrinking federal power and returning to a balance of power between the states and federal government (see also […]
The Human Cost of Ignoring Medicaid Reform
February 9, 2011 by
One of the critiques that my left leaning friends often level at the political right is that Republicans are cold and heartless. Republicans are the champions of big business and soulless capitalists, they say. They don’t care about the poor, the elderly, or the weak of society. It may be a valid critique, if a […]
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