Author Archives: Jay Evensen
The Obama administration has brought more cases against current or former government employees suspected of leaking classified information than all previous presidents combined. It isn’t even close. The New York Times first reported that statistic more than a year ago, … Continue reading
Did Elizabeth Smart say Americans should abandon abstinence-only education? Was this the most important part of her recent speech to a Johns Hopkins human trafficking forum? That’s rubbish, in my opinion, and an insult to her real message, which had … Continue reading
C.S. Lewis once said, “We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst.” In a nation where sex has become ubiquitous entertainment and pornography continues to color how men view women, should it be a big … Continue reading
Is anyone surprised by the results of a recent survey that showed nearly a quarter of teenage drivers admitting they have been behind the wheel while high on something — alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs, to name a few substances? … Continue reading
“Suicide by cop” is a part of our everyday language now. Wikipedia says that is a fairly recent phenomenon, dating to the early 2000s, although it appeared in headlines as far back as the 1980s. But it’s likely the act … Continue reading
The question is whether the medical community and mainstream media outlets will be able to reach the teenagers who feel compelled to stuff teaspoons of cinnamon down their throats. Doctors say it’s important. Cinnamon, taken in such quantities, could cause … Continue reading
On Second Thought is a weekly feature that takes a lighthearted look at current events. Samoa Air has started charging people by their weight. This presents a new option for shy single people on Internet dating sites. From now on, … Continue reading
UTOPIA has reacted to Google’s decision to take over Provo’s public fiber optic network by touting it as a vindication of its own business model. It “validates the vision our member cities have been working toward…” a statement on the … Continue reading
The Boston Marathon bombings, horrific and tragic as they were, should not have come as a huge surprise to people who have made preparing for terrorism their business. Ever since 9/11, officials have periodically warned that an attack might come … Continue reading
The United States has the most progressive income tax system in the industrialized world, and the wealthiest 10 percent here pay a greater share of the tax burden than do the wealthiest 10 percent in other nations that are members … Continue reading