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Situational Analysis | July 18, 2023 It's Tuesday, it's scorching hot ð¥µ, but back-to-school sales ð are in full swing and Costco has Halloween costumes ð ....relief is on the way! (In a couple of months.....) What You Need to Know "The war cry was assimilation," said Shaun Chapoose, former chairman of the Ute Business Committee. The Salt Lake Tribune has an excellent, albeit disturbing, series on Native American boarding schools in Utah. Check out today's article containing first-hand accounts of what life was like in the Uintah and Ouray boarding schools. Did you know that a 1928 Senate investigation found "hunger, neglect, abuse and death" and that the provisions for the care of the children were "grossly inadequate"? There are nearly 60 student deaths documented by the Trib. It's likely an undercount. Rapid Relevance 16-year-old powerlifter from Highland sets world record; Utah Treasure Hunt breaks down each clue for 2023 poem; a bison gored an Arizona woman in Yellowstone, the parkâs first such attack in 2023; and Lindsay Lohan has given birth to her first child, a boy named Luai. | | |
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Utah Headlines Political news Womenâs Democratic Club of Utah: SCOTUS decisions favor white male Christian nationalism (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Supreme Court asks for more arguments in lawsuit over redistricting maps (KSL) Election news Utahâs 2nd Congressional District â what differentiates the 3 GOP candidates (KSL Newsradio) General Utah news Thousands in Salt Lake area lose power as temperatures soar (Fox13) St. George issues âorange alertâ, asking residents to use less energy (KSL TV) Campground site evacuated after wildfire ignites near Flaming Gorge (KUTV) Heat forces adjustments for workers prepping for Days of '47 Rodeo (KUTV) Utah teen hikers rescue dog, carry him to safety (KSL) Business When women speak, listen (Utah Business) Utahâs return-to-work programs tap into homegrown talent to address workforce needs (Utah Business) âGood for the body, good for the earthâ: Ivins entrepreneur starts new eco-friendly backpack company (St. George News) Utah Inland Port Authority Board approves plan to create industrial park in Spanish Fork (Fox13) Why the remote-work debate stays so heated (The Atlantic) Culture Utah is young but still needs to get ready for a population thatâs growing older (KUER) A guide to making funeral potatoes for Pioneer Day (Deseret News) Education How students navigate culture shock at the U (The Daily Utah Chronicle) Two brothers work to promote diversity and Native American heritage at SLCC (The Globe) Payson students continue effort to bring Kevin Bacon to high school prom (Daily Herald) College students work to change our relationship with fire (UPR) Davis School District picks new Office of Equal Opportunity leader (Standard-Examiner) West Valley City elementary school burglarized, student mariachi group loses gear worth thousands (Salt Lake Tribune) Whatâs the timeline for Salt Lake Cityâs potential school closures? (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah colleges gave out their biggest pay increases in decades. Hereâs why theyâre still worried. (Salt Lake Tribune) Thereâs 1 school resource officer for every 2,635 public school students in Utah (Deseret News) Environment State, feds celebrate 'shared stewardship agreement' in Utah's forests (Fox13) Utah national parks say to leave rock cairns alone (ABC4) In Earthâs hottest spots, heat is testing the limits of human survival (Washington Post) Another massive plume of smoke from Canada fires fouls air in Lower 48 (Washington Post) Family The âUtah family miracleâ and why it matters. Utahâs economic success cannot be separated from the strength and stability of its families (Deseret News) Health Never heard of scrupulosity? Neither have many who suffer from it. It's basically religious OCD and those who suffer it experience incredible anxiety and guilt about how well they uphold their faithâs tenets, rituals and moral values. (RadioWest) Mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus in Davis County (Fox13) Getting older? Hereâs why a little extra weight isnât necessarily a bad thing. (Salt Lake Tribune) BYU researcher developing Alzheimerâs tests for Pacific Islanders (KSL TV) According to experts, body dysmorphia is prevalent among boys and men â and itâs dangerous (Deseret News) The most common eating disorder in the US (binging) is also the least understood (New York Times) 'Hospital-at-home' trend means family members must be caregivers â ready or not (NPR) Housing Utahâs about to become more renter-friendly (KSL Newsradio) Salvation Army going out with cold water to help homeless people amid heat wave (KSL Newsradio) | | |
National Headlines General Iowa judge blocks stateâs new abortion law (Politico) American detained by North Korea after crossing DMZ is a U.S. soldier (Washington Post) Shoppers increased retail spending in June (Wall Street Journal) Tribes object. But a federal ruling approves construction of the largest lithium mine in Nevada (NPR) Politics Jon Huntsman Jr. may support a third party for president, says he's not eyeing VP role (KSL) The battle for the House is currently dominated by GOP fundraising. Itâs a stark contrast from the dynamics four years ago. (Politico) Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to head off potential indictment (Politico) GOP debates impeaching Merrick Garland after McCarthy surprise (The Hill) GOP senators rattled by radical conservative populism (The Hill) A radical idea for fixing polarization: Proportional representation (The Atlantic) Measure to censure Rep. Santos introduced in House (Roll Call) House GOP seeks billions in cuts to rail, water infrastructure spending (Washington Post) Trump documents hearing could set off long fight over classified evidence (New York Times) House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as they move away from climate change denial (AP) Ukraine ðºð¦ Ukraine aims to sap Russiaâs defenses, as U.S. urges a decisive breakthrough (Washington Post) Crimea looms in the crosshairs as Ukraineâs counteroffensive bogs down (Washington Post) Russia strikes Ukraine grain port after exiting airport deal (Reuters) A current war collides with the past: How WWII endures in Ukraine (New York Times) Russia fires drones and missiles at Southern Ukraine (New York Times) What is war to a grieving child? Every day, Ukrainian children lose fathers in Russiaâs assault on their country. A grief camp is fighting to protect their youth. (New York Times) Nicholas Kristof: How to break a country. A road trip through Eastern Europe underscores how Putin has diminished Russia (New York Times) World Iran reinstates âmorality policeâ to patrol hijab compliance (Deseret News) âAll around us, people were being killedâ: Darfur faces a new wave of ethnic cleansing (Washington Post) The best of frenemies: Saudi Crown Prince clashes with UAE president (Wall Street Journal) Europe tries to bridge its migration divide (Wall Street Journal) | | |
| | Guest opinion: Five ways to reduce political animosity by Jared Whitley Political animosity seems to be at an all-time high in the US, indeed a recent UVU study finding that Utah isnât immune to the trend. Anger begets anger rather than reconciliation, creating a vicious cycle. Itâs hard to feel like you should compromise with someone when all you see of them is riots and threats, but weâve come up with five ways we think we can reduce animosity among the left and the right in America. One, unite on government accountability. Two, say "populist" instead of "far-". Three, unite on corporate accountability, four, remember that if America loses, China wins and five, somehow make it the 90s again. It is very difficult to feel like you should compromise with someone when theyâre shrieking at you. Itâs amazing that American political life isnât even more contentious â a fight like this one in the Taiwanese parliament hasnât broken out in Congress, well, ever. Itâs a testament to the strength of the American spirit that things arenât even worse. At least for now. (Read More) News Releases Sutherland Institute announces key findings in family study Sutherland Institute announced today a new report titled âThe Utah Family Miracle: Five Policy Ideas to Keep Utah Families Strong and Stable.â The new report â written by Sutherland Visiting Scholar Brad Wilcox and two co-authors, in partnership with the Institute for Family Studies â unveils how marriage and family structure are significant contributors to Utahâs best-in-the-nation status for things like economic opportunity, happiness, and strong civic and social life. The report explores the significance of data showing that trends in marriage and family structure are on the decline. It also offers five concrete policy recommendations to Utah policymakers that will maintain and build upon Utahâs success as a national leader for strong families and a vibrant economy. (Read More) Owens: DCA Act compromise is a win for the free market and American consumers Today, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, before the House Committee on Rules, advocating for his compromise solution to the DCA perimeter rule debate. The Owens Amendment adds 7 within-and beyond-perimeter flights to increase supply and competition, lower ticket prices, and save consumers hard-earned dollars. (Read More) BioHive welcomes new Chair and Vice Chair to Board BioHive, a public-private non-profit representing Utahâs collective of life sciences and healthcare innovation companies, announced today the appointment of Jared Bauer as Chairman of the Board and Cindy Dunkle as Vice Chair. Bauer will succeed Chris Gibson (CEO of Recursion), who has served as Chairman since BioHiveâs inception in 2021. (Read More) WSUâs respiratory therapy program honored for credentialing success rate The Department of Respiratory Therapy at Weber State University was awarded the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award on July 14 by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The award highlights the programâs success of having at least 90% of its students earn their RRT credential for more than three years. (Read More) First Lady Abby Cox to host conference focused on educator mental health Now in its second year, and as part of her Show Up initiative, Utah First Lady Abby Cox will host âShow Up for Teachersâ â a conference for Utah educators focused on their emotional and mental well-being â on Wednesday, July 19. Over 2600 educators and community leaders are expected to be in attendance â more than twice the amount in attendance in 2022. (2022 videos here and here.) Keynote speakers will include Arthur C. Brooks and Michael Bonner, and 48 breakout sessions will feature leading presenters on topics such as classroom management, personal finance, goal-setting, stress management, conflict resolution and more. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Show Up for Teachers Conference â July 19, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Mountain America for Teachers, Register here Legislative Court Reform Task Force â July 19, 1:00 pm, le.utah.gov One-day civil rights symposium for high school juniors and seniors â July 21, Mount Liberty College, Register here Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee â July 27, 11:00 am. le.utah.gov Interim Days â Aug 7-10, le.utah.gov Municipal election filing period for cities using ranked choice voting â Aug. 8-15 'Titan of Public Service' gala recognizing Senator Mitch McConnell and former Transportation and Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, hosted by the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation â Aug. 22, 7 p.m., Register here Legislative Education and Mental Health Coordinating Council â Aug 23, le.utah.gov Municipal/Special election primary â Sept. 5 Interim Day â Sept. 18, Utah Tech University, le.utah.gov Interim Day â Oct 10-11, le.utah.gov Interim Day â Nov 14-15, le.utah.gov General election â Nov. 21 | | |
On This Day In History 64 - Neroâs Rome burns 1817 - Jane Austen, English novelist (Pride and Prejudice), dies at 41 1863 - Kelly Miller is born. He was the first Black graduate student admitted to John Hopkins University but civil rights barriers prevented him from attaining his Masterâs degree there. He returned to Howard University and earned a masterâs and a law degree. 1892 - Doris Fleischman Bernays is born. She became the first married woman to gain a U.S. passport in her maiden name (1925), was a writer and editor for the âNew York Tribune,â and a publicist. 1908 - Mildred Ryder is born. She adopted the name âPeace Pilgrimâ in 1953. She was the first woman to walk the Appalachian Trail in one season and walked more than 25,000 miles promoting peace for 28 yrs. 1918 - Nelson Mandela is born 1925 - Hitlerâs âMein Kampfâ is published. Its original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice.â It was a blueprint of his agenda for a Third Reich and a clear exposition of the nightmare that will envelope Europe from 1939 to 1945. 1969 - Senator Ted Kennedy drives car off bridge at Chappaquiddick Island. He makes it out. His passenger, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne, did not. 1976 - 14-yr-old Nadia Comaneci scores a perfect 10.0, the first gymnast to do so. 1986 - Video of Titanic wreckage is released 1992 - Tim Berners posts the first photograph on the World Wide Web. Quote of the Day âLife seems but a quick succession of busy nothings.â âJane Austen in Mansfield Park, 1814 On the Punny Side Why was the pediatrician always losing his temper? He had little patients. | | |
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