Free-Market Healthcare Solutions Are Already in Place
When I first read this story of a volunteer medical/dental clinic in St. George, I was not as awestruck as others might be. A community of volunteer professional healthcare providers coming together to serve those in need is...
TRT—Come On, It’s Free!
According to the Utah State Tax Commission, a transient room tax (TRT) can be imposed by a county, city, or town. TRT is essentially a tax on hotel rooms (hotels, motels, inns, trailer courts, campgrounds, etc…)....
Invitation to Governor Herbert regarding nullification
At a breakfast event last week hosted by GenX Capital, Governor Herbert was asked what he thought about using nullification to protect Utah from the unconstitutional overreaches of the federal government. I was not in attendance...
Flaxen Cord Dependency
Recently, a very accommodating and encouraging Lieutenant from the Provo Police Department showed up at our neighborhood’s first Neighborhood Watch in years. We have recently experienced a small crime wave in our neighborhood, as...
Free Speech Zones in Brigham City
The national media is now shining the spotlight on a restrictive Brigham City ordinance requiring a permit for political speech, and requiring permit holders to exercise their individual right within a specially marked...
Winner of the First Annual Libertas Essay Contest’s Grand Prize
After a lot of excellent reading, Libertas Institute staff helped narrow down the top essays submitted as part our our essay contest. The contest’s theme—how to live free in an unfree world—sparked a variety of...