Deseret Elevate News Today

At a Deseret Elevate event in Las Vegas, a panel discussed the challenges of bipartisanship in the Silver State.

The “Utah Way” is often used to describe how lawmakers in the state try to find common ground on thorny issues like immigration, or the intersection of religious liberty and LGBTQ rights. “I think about Nevada being just a quintessential Western state,” said Nevada Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager.

In a piece he authored in January for the Deseret News, Daniel Runde cites \

International development expert Daniel Runde says Russia and China will “fill the voids” left by the U.S. and its allies when it comes to providing critical aid to developing countries. He believes the strategy will lead to an erosion of U.S. global power, if not addressed.

Can America solve gun violence? A diverse group of politicians, academics, public safety officials, community leaders and education experts convened at the Deseret News’ Elevate panel to search for solutions.

Gun violence in America is a wicked, complex problem, and trying to curb it requires an inward look at the culture and policies surrounding firearms, while avoiding alienating law-abiding, nonviolent gun owners.

Arizona voters aren’t as divided as it seems, but it will take work to make politics reflect that reality, according to the a recent panel.

In Arizona, voters say they’re flustered with the narrative of the state being polarized and divided. Recent polls show voters want candidates who are willing to compromise.