Utah’s Legislature has an undeserved reputation for being reactionary. Yet state Sen. Chris Buttars of West Jordan, Utah, was definitely onto something when he proposed dropping 12th grade in order to alleviate the state’s budget crunch and reduce the cost of public education. Buttars’ proposal, combined with the Utah Senate’s recently passed bill to exempt […]
Jane Goetze
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How to survive the lean times
In 1976, circumstances beyond my control forced me into temporary homelessness. For six months, I alternated between relying on the couches of friends and camping out in my car. With the proper gear, it’s surprising how well you can fend for yourself. Of course, it helps to live in a region of the country with […]
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Nuclear power is back with a bang
Blind faith in nuclear power overseas, growing resistance to coal-fired power plants, and skyrocketing oil prices have driven uranium prices up and resurrected a half-dead market. President Bush calls it the cleanest, safest energy in the world. We were duped once before and paid dearly for our short-sightedness. The radioactive dust still hasn’t settled from […]