A Latter-day Saint Case for Mike Lee
Senator Lee is guided by constitutional principles and a pragmatic approach to national issues and former President Trump. I trust his character and know that he sees the real threats from the radical left.
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How Partisan Passions Are Undermining Christian Community
Some have stepped away from Christian fellowship after witnessing examples of hypocrisy within faith communities across the country during pandemic and political fights. How can followers of Jesus do better in the future?
What It’s Like to Be Cyberbullied
I was shocked after reviewing research on cyberbullying and then witnessing others go through it. But it wasn’t until I experienced it myself that I appreciated what it does to you.
Is Modern Journalism Aiming for the Full Truth, or Something Else?
Reflections from a historian who tried recently to correct an important error about President George Washington. What does it mean when journalism becomes independent from truth-seeking?
BYU, Racism, and the Road to Social Ruin
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.
How Modesty Empowers
Is encouraging women to conform to the diminutive dress standards of Instagram leading them to a place of freedom and power – or just the opposite?
It’s Not Loving to Mislead People About Reality
When prophets have spoken unanimously and consistently, a “stupor of thought” is far more likely indicative of resisting truth than signaling enlightenment to see beyond it.
Is America Really Interested in Racial Healing?
A new BYU documentary on the University of Wyoming’s “Black 14” offers a timely, and profoundly encouraging message of hope and racial reconciliation. But is anyone paying attention?
Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Aging Adults
What else can we do to help prevent cognitive decline in loved ones vulnerable to dementia? Research confirms the oversized impact of continued sociality—from card games to conversations.
Protecting Kids From Explicit Material Shouldn’t Be Controversial
However popular it’s become to portray parents concerned about sexualized scenes in books as somehow secretly motivated by bigotry and racism, it’s simply not true.
The Iranian Protests Are More Than What You’re Seeing
It’s hard to know what’s happening in Iran with the internet blackout. Here’s a guide from an Iranian friend keeping close tabs on protest developments, with the help of family and friends in the country.