Welcome to the Public Square Bulletin, where we’ll bring our search for civility to the daily in the public square. As always, we’re particularly interested in the intersection of faith and the public square. And we’ll bring our point of view as Latter-day Saints to it all.
We hope you enjoy this new feature and join us in the conversation!
It would help if we understood some of the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict that popular slogans ignore.
It’s not just a cliche. America really used to be great. At least many of us felt so—growing up loving it in so many ways. Why has that changed? And what must we do to awaken again this gratitude in our young people today?
Misguided empathy can harm. True understanding demands not just listening but deep knowledge and open hearts.
AP's coverage of the Latter-day Saints misses the mark, showcasing bias and a lack of religious literacy
A near-death experience at 39 leads a mother to challenge her perceptions of entitlement, faith, and mortality.
Discover Public Square Magazine’s new podcast initiative, a sonic leap in fostering civil discourse. Dive into a world where voices matter.
Yesterday Paul Mero, a man I long admired, wrote an op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune titled, “LDS Church should surrender its tax-exempt status.” Since
It’s natural to air our frustrations. Sometimes, that works—and other times, it can hurt the very thing we aim to help.
What can a sacred text teach us about the central social strife of our times? Some reflections on BYU, race, and the need for improved intercultural literacy.
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