It’s been noted that Gen Z are the only American adults who have no personal memory of 9/11, which means they have no memory of the last time that all of America was truly united, albeit for a terrible reason. — @grahamtoday

On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress proclaimed independence, and two days later, adopted the Declaration of Independence. Since then, our nation has endured much and today faces severe challenges. — Renae Cowley and Frank Pignanelli

Looking at the energy projects under development across the Beehive State, I don’t see a distant policy debate. I see economic opportunity in motion. — Amelia Powers Gardner

A number of important principles follow from the central importance of judicial independence. — David Levi

Did you know that missing just 18 days over the course of a school year, whether for illness, travel or athletics, can classify a student as chronically absent? — Jason Thompson

As a small business owner, I watched the 2024 campaign closely as then-candidate Trump promised to support entrepreneurs by cutting taxes and slashing regulations. — Liberty Snow .

The recent mayoral primary in New York City sends a worrying signal to the rest of the Democratic Party and the United States more broadly. — Adam Benson.

The Iran-Israel ceasefire which followed is welcome — if durable. Meanwhile, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues. — Arthur Cyr.

As Congress debates a sweeping reconciliation bill, one issue stirring intense controversy is the future of America’s public lands. — Brent Fewell.

The U.S. Supreme Court just affirmed that parents have the right and responsibility to direct how their children are taught about moral topics and clarified that schools must accommodate the religious practices of families. — William C. Duncan .

The tales of the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" shocked me. They claim to be members of the same church as me — yet, their life looks nothing like mine. — Camille Smith.

The Trump administration has been targeting DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs throughout the federal government and even the private sector for those who receive federal grants. — Richard Davis.

As Congress considers America’s defense priorities, our representatives should be mindful of the indispensable role the F-35 program plays in both Utah’s economic prosperity and America’s national security posture. — George Smith.

Killing hydrogen tax incentives would be like Utah losing its greatest gold rush. — Dan McCay.

The world is still recovering from the Biden Administration’s terrible policies attacking oil and natural gas production. — Jared Whitley .

From wrestling to Joe Rogan to mean tweets, the Republican Party under Trump exudes testosterone — and is reveling in it. — @grahamtoday .

Stressed parents need more support, not mind-altering substances. — Naomi Schaefer Riley .

Austin is home to the debut of Elon Musk’s fleet of Tesla robotaxis, which began serving that city on Monday. — Jay Evensen.

"Parks, monuments, recreation areas and sensitive lands should be off-limits," The Deseret News Editorial Board writes.

We explain why political pundits are already speculating about the actions lawmakers must take soon in anticipation of elections 18 months away. — Renae Cowley and Frank Pignanelli.