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:Eric Ethington (Author) | October 2, 2012
After this morning’s KSL debate between Congressman Jim Matheson and challenger Mia Love – many people were left wondering where Mia Love actually stands on some of the issues. In their opening statements, Jim Matheson touted his bipartisan voting record – saying that working with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress is critical to accomplishing [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | April 11, 2012
Democratic candidates for US Senate Pete Ashdown and Scott Howell went head-to-head tonight in a debate moderated by KSL’s Doug Wright. Listen to the recording below! Video streaming by Ustream
Eric Ethington (Author) | April 2, 2012
Jordan Garn of Utah Policy is once again going after PRIDEinUtah, attacking our defense of welfare-recipient’s civil rights. But does his latest argument represent a severely flawed view of welfare itself. I was thrilled to see that Mr. Garn published a response to PRIDEinUtah’s rebuttal, the debate moves on! After our reply to his piece, [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 28, 2011
As I’m reviewing the 2011 Utah political history, I’m struck by how often I hear people such as Carl Wimmer, Stephen Sandstrom and Mike Lee spouting off about only supporting the Constitution in its original form. I an only say, “What utter nonsense and lack of vision.” Do you have a dollar bill? Take it [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | August 30, 2011
Utah – I joined tea-party host Tim Alders this morning on radio station KTKK am630. Two hours later I was a bit bummed that I had to run, but we covered economics, healthcare and even a little immigration policy. Listen below and let us know what you think! Click HERE To Listen
Eric Ethington (Author) | August 11, 2011
Iowa – Here that sound? That’s Mitt Romney’s campaign circling the bowl my friends. While campaigning in Iowa today, responded to some hecklers that “Corporations are people, my friend” as he tries to justify raising the retirement age to support Social Security and Medicare rather than fair taxes on Corporations. Romney squares off tonight in [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | March 8, 2011
Ogden, Utah- Last night, QSalt Lake writer and former Clinton speech writer Bob Henline debated local Baptist Pastor Dave Mallinak over proposed city ordinances which would provide protections against job & housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Video below! The debate kept on a very civil tone, but the differences between the [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | March 7, 2011
Pretty damn hilarious. Maggie Gallagher of the so-called National Organization For Marriage (NOM) debates Brian Moulton, the Chief Legislative Counsel for the HRC about whether or not the Obama Administration made the right call on DOMA. Watch it below. The debate, of course, quickly deteriorates down to the virtues of marriage itself rather than the [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | March 7, 2011
Denver, Colorado- The Senate Judiciary Committee begins debate today on the proposed bill legalizing Civil Unions for gay couples. The bill was proposed back on Valentine’s Day by openly gay Senator Pat Steadman and is receiving broad community support. The bill has majority support among Colorado citizens, but faces of 33-32 Republican majority in the [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | March 4, 2011
PRIDEinUtah and QSalt Lake are proud to announce a public debate on Ogden’s proposed Non-Discrimination laws this Monday, March 7th! Come watch as former speech writer for both Clintons, Bob Henline, takes on local Baptist Preacher Dave Mallinak! Details below. The Ogden City Council may be voting on the Non Discrimination laws Tuesday evening, and [...]
"Eric, trying to have this (civil rights) conversation with you is ultimately like trying to teach a pig to dance, it just annoys the pig. So Eric, sorry to annoy you."
-Paul Mero, The Sutherland Institute.