What the Government Really Thinks Is Despicable About the Minions
After multiple films, nearly everybody is familiar with the tic tac-shaped, clumsy, yellow sidekicks of the fictional villain Gru. With their own film drawing record attention, the minions are at the forefront of pop culture. So,...
Utah Should Adopt Arizona’s Education Savings Account
A few weeks ago, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law the most expansive education choice legislation in the country.
The Potential Perils and Promise of Predictive Policing
A new algorithm claims to reliably predict patterns in violent crime and property crime as well as police responses a week or more in advance.
Second Chance Hiring
When it comes to the justice system, one area that is frequently overlooked by the media is ex-offenders' lives after incarceration. After having served time—whether truly guilty or wrongfully convicted—those who have been...
How Occupational Licensing Reform Can Help Refugees Acclimate
As a global leader, the United States has championed helping those fleeing war, violence, persecution, extreme poverty, and political upheaval.
A Review of How to Change Your Mind
Accessible and compelling, How to Change Your Mind is an informative introduction to the world of psychotherapeutics.
Ring Reveals Our Current Privacy Problem
Recent revelations that have landed Ring—a residential, visual doorbell service—in hot water reveal the need for legislative and cultural change to protect individual privacy rights.
The Danger of Normalizing Big Brother
What would you do if you found out that the school you trusted with your child’s personal information had shared it with over one thousand companies on the internet?
How Side Hustles Are Hampered by Occupational Licensing
At a time when many Americans are struggling with rising inflation, opportunities to earn extra income in the gig economy are more important than ever. But occupational licensing poses a problem.
How Occupational Licensing Is Hurting Ex-Offenders
Most of us are familiar with the traditional punishments we levy upon criminals: imprisonment, fines, or even community service. However, what often goes unnoticed are the less apparent punishments that follow. Ex-offenders...