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Understanding the California Sex Abuse Lawsuit: The LDS Church’s Response in Context
Are the California lawsuits proof of systemic failure? The numbers indicate otherwise, but every case warrants scrutiny.
C.D. Cunningham
March 14, 2025
Are the California lawsuits proof of systemic failure? The numbers indicate otherwise, but every case warrants scrutiny.
Do therapy bans protect minors? Overbroad definitions risk punishing therapists for supporting client choice.
How did the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments transform the US Government? To maintain civil rights, they granted more power to the federal government.
New Utah legislation follows best practices for child safety, merging legal protection with moral duty.
Another tragic abuse case led one reporter to call for mandatory reporting, a practice that will harm more children.
What keeps poverty persistent despite government aid? Looking under our welfare myths, we find inefficiencies in welfare programs, challenges faced by the poor, and poorly placed welfare distribution.
Does 303 Creative v. Elenis permit discrimination? The Supreme Court’s ruling navigates a complex intersection of free speech and Public Accommodation Laws, ultimately shielding expressive activities while leaving open important questions of anti-discrimination law for we the people to debate.
Legalizing recreational marijuana poses significant risks to public health and safety, outweighing any potential benefits. It should remain illegal.
Responses to key questions regarding the Associated Press report alleging attempts to cover up sexual abuse cases in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Outlining a road map for addressing gun violence. A policy window is open—let’s grab it!
Despite lauding its own exquisite accuracy, there are many profound misrepresentations in the new series, which together paint a damning picture of not simply two deranged individuals, but of an entire faith community.
Although the final draft is uncertain, the leaked Supreme Court majority opinion can be celebrated as a step towards a culture celebrating all life—both the precious unborn and the equally precious mothers who need all of our support.