Friday, September 22, 2023 | 

Connor Boyack

A man holds a “Don’t Tread On Me” flag and listens to a speaker during a rally at South Carolina’s Statehouse.
Opinion
Opinion: Told to remove ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ patch, this Colorado kid took a stand
Political disagreement is an inevitable part of attending school and an important part of education
By Connor Boyack
Jestina Clayton braids her hair at her home Monday, April 25, 2011, in Centerville, Utah. Clayton and the the Institute for Justice successfully sued to change Utah’s hair braiding regulations.
Opinion
Opinion: Why some occupational licenses hurt the economy
Utah lawmakers should pass a bill that makes it easier to decide which licenses are needed and which ones clearly are not
By Connor Boyack
Death row at the Utah State Prison.
Why conservatives should oppose the death penalty
I now understand that the government’s ability to execute a person is as horrifying a case of “big government” as one can imagine
By Connor Boyack
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Opinion
Utah should not expand the government’s role in censoring free speech
We urge Gov. Cox to veto SB228 because it leverages the power of the government to violate the First Amendment rights of private companies.
By Marina Lowe and Connor Boyack
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Opinion
Even in a pandemic, Utah’s executive branch needs a check
We can protect the public and navigate difficult circumstances without having unchecked executive power.
By Connor Boyack
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Opinion
Scaling back occupational licensing requirements is in Utah’s best interest
By Heather Andrews and Connor Boyack
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Opinion
Utah parents, it may be time to consider home schooling
Despite the challenges of home-schooling, nearly every family who uses this alternative education format will sing its praises.
By Connor Boyack
A computer user is silhouetted with a row of monitors at an Internet cafe in Shenyang, in northern China’s Liaoning province in 2008.
Opinion
Guest opinion: Facial recognition needs some handcuffs
By Connor Boyack
Learning more about your genetic makeup could be the key to losing weight more effectively—according to Vitagene DNA.
Opinion
Guest opinion: Private DNA should stay out of the government’s hands
By Michael Melendez and Connor Boyack