Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 

Lisa R. Halverson

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Opinion
Opinion: How to survive the dangers of misinformation in the Digital Age
The next time we feel compelled to like, share or comment, we should remember the responsibility that comes with it
By Lisa R. Halverson and Jodi Ide
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Opinion
Opinion: The virtues of the Constitution expand the meaning of patriotism
The founders believed patriotism was in our ability to develop civic virtues and practice self-restraint
By Lisa R. Halverson
Aubrey Su holds a check for $2,000 from the MyImpact Challenge.
Opinion
Opinion: From nonprofits to frog dissections: Utah students are learning about civic engagement in creative ways
Aubrey Su founded a nonprofit to bring music education to elementary schools. Nial Reay funds 7th grade frog dissections. Utah high schoolers are serving through civic engagement
By Lisa R. Halverson and Glori Smith
A view of the Statue of Liberty from the New York Harbor in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
Opinion
Opinion: What a historic drop in 8th grade civics knowledge means for the nation
Our democracy depends on an informed and active public. How can we reengage in civics?
By Eleesha Tucker, Glori Smith, and 1 more
The Constitution written out in calligraphy on old paper and partly obscured by an American flag.
Opinion
Opinion: Is the Constitution still worth celebrating?
With issues of slavery and modern relevance — why should we be commemorating this 235-year-old document?
By Glori Smith, Lisa R. Halverson, and 1 more
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Opinion
Opinion: Lincoln’s unity can protect us from eroding trust and a ‘Second Civil War’
Americans are divided right now, but Abraham Lincoln’s ‘electric cord’ — or the universal principals in the Declaration of Independence — is exactly what we need to stabilize.
By Lisa R. Halverson
People dressed in American Flag attire holding American Flags ride horses in a parade.
Opinion
Opinion: How are you celebrating Utah’s Civic Season?
Civic Season is an opportunity to celebrate our founding and rich history and reflect on how we can continue to improve as a nation.
By Lisa R. Halverson, Glori Smith, and 1 more
The Utah Capitol building on a cloudless day with both the American flag and the Utah flag fully raised.
Opinion
Without civics education, are we citizens or ‘idiots?’
Utah civics education prepares the next generation of voters — but the current partisan political climate may be interfering.
By Lisa R. Halverson