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Politics

Will laws relying on public enforcement turn the country into the wild West?

In the wake of the Texas abortion ban, both the right and the left are putting forth legislation that includes a mechanism for public enforcement via civil lawsuit.

By Mya Jaradat

Perspective

Virginia’s new governor promised to let parents control the classroom. What comes next? (+video)

Glenn Youngkin’s popularity surged among voters who said education was their biggest issue. How will he fulfill that mandate?

By W. Bradford Wilcox

U.S. & World

George Floyd’s brother strives to turn ‘pain into purpose’

He is intently focused on seeking the passage of the federal George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

By Marjorie Cortez

NFL

Fred Warner, Eric Weddle lead Utah names to watch in NFL playoff’s divisional round

Three of the four NFL divisional round playoff games feature prominent Utah ties trying to move on to the next round.

By Brandon Judd

Utah Jazz

Searching for the Jazz’s identity

Inconsistency — if anything, that’s the Jazz’s identity this season.

By Sarah Todd

Utah House overturns Salt Lake, Summit county mask mandates, effective immediately

The joint resolution does not need the governor’s signature to become law, and the governor does not have the power to veto it.

By Katie McKellar and Ashley Imlay, KSL.com Updated January 21

Featured Voices

Timely insights from Deseret News journalists and contributors.

All Featured Voices

Kelsey Dallas

Can religious freedom still bring Democrats and Republicans together?

By Kelsey Dallas Jan 19, 2022, 10:00pm MST

Christian Sagers

The world’s smartest man lived in the library and memorized every verse of Latter-day Saint scripture. What if he’d never been born?

By Christian Sagers Jan 18, 2022, 10:00pm MST

Doug Robinson

College football state of the union: It’s a mess

By Doug Robinson Jan 19, 2022, 2:23pm MST

Tom Nichols

You — yes you — might be a bad citizen

By Tom Nichols Jan 17, 2022, 10:00pm MST

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Top Stories

How seminary blessed the life of President Ballard growing up in a family that didn’t attend church

By Church News January 21

Watch: Here’s what Utah Gov. Cox had to say in his 2022 State of State speech

By Katie McKellar January 20

Are Utah legislators 'moving on' from COVID? Here’s some of the reaction to the end of mask mandates

By Ashley Imlay, KSL.com January 21

Where Zach Wilson lands in re-rankings of the 2021 NFL QB rookie class

By Brandon Judd January 21

First Presidency sends letter of love and support to Latter-day Saints in Tonga

By Trent Toone January 21

Thinking about putting your vaccination status on your resume? Don’t.

By Jennifer Graham January 20

How BYU survived a physical, emotional game against San Diego

By Jeff Call January 20

Here’s what Gov. Cox got right/wrong in his State of the State speech

By The Deseret News Editorial Board January 21

Overachieving Cougars enjoying a ‘fun ride’

By Jeff Call January 21

Democratic representative becomes third Utah lawmaker to test positive for COVID-19

By Bridger Beal-Cvetko January 21

Why this year’s Hall of Fame vote has dredged up baseball’s ‘steroid era’ again

By Doug Robinson January 21

Got COVID-19? How to know if you need to go to the hospital

By Lisa Riley Roche January 20

JK! Studios used crowdfunding to raise $1 million for comedy show ‘Freelancers.’ Here’s how they did it

By Trent Toone January 21

BYU responds to federal investigation of its LGBTQ policies

By Tad Walch January 20

U.S. and Russia will keep talking over Ukraine crisis

By Herb Scribner January 21

Opinion: Why backers of a Utah lake project were wrong to sue a critic

By Joel Campbell January 21

Elon Musk’s brain chip company is getting closer to human trials

By Gitanjali Poonia January 21

This Utah restaurant made Yelp’s top 100 restaurants in the country

By Herb Scribner January 21

Here’s what Utah Democrats are prioritizing in the 2022 Legislative Session

By Bridger Beal-Cvetko January 20

How beleaguered Runnin’ Utes almost upset No. 9 UCLA

By Jay Drew January 21

COVID-19 booster shots can protect you against omicron, new CDC data suggests

By Herb Scribner January 21

How Policy Pillars may change how the Utah Legislature works

By Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb January 21

Legendary rock star Meat Loaf has died. Here’s what we know

By Herb Scribner January 21

Faith

Can religious freedom still bring Democrats and Republicans together?

The National Committee for Religious Freedom is hoping to reduce faith-related conflict.

By Kelsey Dallas January 19

Opinion: After one year, it’s clear Biden is hurting America’s standing

By Chris Stewart January 20

Official church pamphlet aims to help Latter-day Saints understand, treat Muslims better

By Tad Walch January 20

Gas prices could rise if Russia invades Ukraine

By Herb Scribner January 20

High school basketball: UHSAA approves shot clock; here’s what coaches think about it

By James Edward January 20

Watch the story Elder Holland told to show God is a loving ‘Father of forgiveness’

By Tad Walch January 20

Business

Boise leading the nation in ‘hot’ job markets as hiring, even amid omicron surge, continues to grow

Inland western U.S. cities crushed coastal climes in a new Indeed.com report that found Boise, Idaho is leading the nation when it comes to current new job listings vs. pre-pandemic times.

By Art Raymond January 19

Inside the first 18 months of the new mission in Ethiopia: Pandemic, civil unrest and lots of miracles

By Church News January 20

Perspective: Is marriage dead, or just the wedding section?

By Naomi Schaefer Riley January 19

Utah gymnastics aims to make history and remember Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe

By Trent Wood January 20

From Eric Weddle to the Red Rocks, what’s next in 2022?

By Jeff Call January 20

Day 3: Legislature poised to end Test to Stay program for schools

By Ashley Imlay, KSL.com January 20

Opinion

This is why lawmakers brushed aside complaints about redistricting

Unless someone loses an election because of it, lawmakers will continue drawing the maps they want

By Jay Evensen January 20

What Jaxson Dart’s visit to Provo Wednesday means for the Cougars

By Jay Drew January 20

Mitt Romney on voting rights bill: President Joe Biden, Democrats venturing into ‘deep hysteria’

By Dennis Romboy January 18

Caleb Lohner’s ‘breakthrough’ games show how much value he brings to Cougars

By Jeff Call January 20

Pope Benedict XVI accused of wrongdoing in the handling of abuse cases

By Herb Scribner January 20

Instagram could cost money now. Here’s why

By Gitanjali Poonia January 20

Midseason review: Grading each Jazz player at the halfway point

By Sarah Todd January 20

Culture

The world’s smartest man lived in the library and memorized every verse of Latter-day Saint scripture. What if he’d never been born?

Kim Peek — the real "Rain Man" — was both mystery and marvel. We neglect his legacy at our own risk.

By Christian Sagers January 18

‘Havana syndrome’ isn’t linked to foreign nations, CIA says

By Herb Scribner January 20

BYU hoops has to make it through the WCC to get to the Big 12

By Dick Harmon January 20

Perspective: From the grocery store to the Supreme Court, unseemly mask drama is dividing America

By Jennifer Graham January 19

Is this BYU’s best team in Jeff Judkins’ 21 seasons?

By Jeff Call January 19

Opinion: A sad moment for Utah’s lawmakers

By The Deseret News Editorial Board January 18