Don Porter
Standard-Examiner
West Point, UT, United States
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Parents play a crucial role in teaching children to reject racism
“A child may learn to be racist from the friends they choose. But, generally speaking, I don’t believe they would choose those racist friends if both parents and teachers are... → Read More
A columnist expresses his thanks for spare ribs, Orrin Hatch and family
“This year I’m thankful for Roy Moore and Al Franken, because they remind me that skeezy pervs come in all political persuasions.,” writes Don Porter. → Read More
Face it — America will never do anything about gun violence
“As for the United States, the NRA and makers of semiautomatic firearms have won. Americans have lost, because these mass murders will continue,” writes Don Porter. → Read More
But what about Hillary Clinton's private email server?
“I’ll be honest with you: None of that Russia nonsense matters. It’s absolutely baffling why we aren’t still trying to get to the bottom of the deadly Benghazi... → Read More
Utah's blind allegiance to the Republican Party
“Seriously, a majority of Utahns will vote for anyone as long as they are a Republican,” writes Don Porter. → Read More
It's the semi-annual airing of grievances (and praise) for Don Porter
Twice per year, Don Porter gives readers a sampling of the feedback he gets from his weekly columns. “I get to write what’s on my mind; readers get to do the same thing,... → Read More
Why does Trump hate the media? Because they get it right
“With his pardon of Joe Arpaio last week, Trump has signaled his eagerness to subvert the judiciary and the rule of law. If he can convince enough Americans to distrust the Fourth Estate,... → Read More
Outtakes: Mike Lee and the GOP's avoidance perpetuates Trump's bullying
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and other elected figures should be defenders of honor and virtue, fearlessly recognizing that Trump may never bend to criticism; indeed, if we’ve learned anything it is... → Read More
Column: Surely, Utah Dems can capitalize on GOP Reps' inhumanity on health care
“Our congressional representatives’ votes constitute acts of unparalleled callousness and inhumanity when it comes to health care in this nation.” → Read More
Utah's Rep. Jason Chaffetz putting distance between himself and Trump
With Chaffetz, we can probably blame his early exit on nothing more complicated than the man’s boundless ambition. Speculation getting the most traction is that he’s... → Read More
Utah woman may have been in US illegally — but was it ethical to deport her?
Betty Ramos Castro of Draper was deported to her native Colombia, despite being the caretaker of her elderly mother and disabled son. Sure, she was in the country illegally — but was it... → Read More
Outtakes: Utah's lawmakers should be concerned with texting while driving too
Our governor and legislators are all worried about drunk drivers, but they should be just as concerned about drivers who are weaving and wandering and risking others’ lives by messing with... → Read More
Outtakes: If the US did a 'Happiness Report,' Utah would be at the bottom
The United States is No. 14 on the United Nations’ list of the happiest countries. If the US did its own report, where would Utah end up? → Read More
Outtakes: Have Republicans made a deal with ... The Donald?
Republican leaders have created what’s shaping up to be a mess. To put it bluntly, they have bargained with an unpredictable creature who also happens to lack the common sense,... → Read More
Outtakes: Utah lawmakers cut off nose to spite face in public lands battles
When news came last week that Utah’s state legislators and governor had given the Big Kiss-Off to the Outdoor Retailer show, that old saying about cutting off your nose to spite your face... → Read More
Outtakes: More Democrats elected in Utah? Don't get your hopes up
Although Utah has seen its own impressive demonstrations supporting progressive policy issues as well as opposition to the new president, I’m not convinced it will translate to more... → Read More
Outtakes: Remember who benefits from eroding trust in the press
At this point, it’s hard to imagine America getting any weirder. But every time we allow ourselves such thoroughly disfigured definitions of hope, our new president obliges with a hitherto... → Read More
Outtakes: Critical response to Streep’s Trump takedown is beautifully ironic
Shut up and act. It’s a bizarro world we live in, isn’t it? → Read More
Utahns' TV tastes and political support don't always sync — except when they do
The New York Times says the Trump campaign used TV-viewership data to identify and run broadcast advertising in areas with a high number of viewers concerned about immigration and anti... → Read More
Columnist's New Year's resolution is to exercise more
Columnist Don Porter is heading to the Gettysburg National Military Park for a bike trip with an old friend, so his New Year’s resolution is to exercise more. → Read More