Opinion
Challenges lie ahead for 'megapolitans'
Anyone who has lived along the Wasatch Front in recent years knows about rapid population growth. But a new publication by the Brookings Institute in Washington puts a new name on the phenomenon.
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1 commentPignanelli & Webb: This could be Demos' big year — or not
Your columnists are concluding a midsummer, two-part review of Utah's political parties as the election season progresses. This week: the Democrats.
12:11 a.m. |7 commentsJay Evensen: Attitudes are changing in obesity fight
Writing in the New York Times, author Phyllis W. Goldman said, "Until recently, doctors weren't overly concerned about obese children. But today, the problem is intensifying, experts say."
12:11 a.m. |0 commentsTim Rutten: Brouhaha over Obama cartoon illustrates oversensitivity
The ancient Irish believed that a poet's satire had the power to kill the target of his scorn. That might even have been true in the sort of traditional society where shame still was an operative emotion.
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July 20, 2008
Charles Krauthammer: Obama has a truly exalted opinion of himself
11My view: 'I know I did nothing wrong,' Mascaro says of allegations
12Leonard Boyle: Terrorist watch list helps fight terrorism
2Betsy Hart: High-tech is changing summer-camp blues
0Deroy Murdock: Reagan's radio essays are still fresh and timely
0John Valenti: 1996 airliner tragedy forever changed us
1Jasmine Birtles: Time to make most of what we already have
0Cary Clack: Mandela a testament to moral courage
0Jay Ambrose: Obama fans need to get a grip on satire
0Bonnie Erbe: An Obama victory could damage affirmative action
3John Lenger: I am not your online 'friend'
0Readers' forum: Mormon Times is delicious
0Readers' forum: Racism in Days of '47
15Readers' forum: Nuclear power is safest
3Readers' forum: Thanks for publishing letters
0Readers' forum: Let's work together on energy
4Readers' forum: Sloan already criticizing
4Readers' forum: Bereaved mom not criminal
4Readers' forum: Snow was best of humanity
15Readers' forum: Abolish the death penalty
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Utah needs energy answers
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The winners and the losers
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Thomas P.M. Barnett: Globalization has middle class growing, wars shrinking
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Joseph Cramer, M.D.: Overweight need to love, not loathe, themselves
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July 18, 2008
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Yucca keeps costing more
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In praise of our parks
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Bob Bernick Jr.: Public financing of campaigns is best solution
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Ellen Goodman: Do-it-yourself economy outsources jobs to the customer
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July 17, 2008
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Broader Iran sanctions needed
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Push back at gangs
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Lois Collins: Time to reclaim our neighborhoods from vandals
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Laura Mazer: Former press secretary Snow was also a skilled writer
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Homosexuality ruins lives 322
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History will vindicate gays 204
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Utah Utes football: U. unveils new Under Armour duds 164
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MormonTimes.com: The devil made me post it 149
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Book confronts LDS tragedy 143
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Actor in LDS-themed films booked for theft 128
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Intolerance of gays is evil 122
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Interrupted plans: After losing legal status, family is hoping to stay 94
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Utah Jazz: Williams will hit Jazz jackpot today 94
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Homosexuality won't flourish 89
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Decade's best: Cougars, Utes each land 8 stars on 25-man squad 23
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Utah Jazz: Fesenko bounces back with improved performance 2
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Shark sinks teeth into British Open 0
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Brad Rock: Will a new driver for the Miller empire result in changed direction? 2