August 2025

Recent Op-Eds
By Matt Sandgren | Saturday, April 5, 2025
Sen. Cotton is a true Titan of Public Service. The Hatch Foundation is thrilled to honor him and introduce him to more of our fellow Utahns. He’s someone we all should know.
By Melanie Bowen | Sunday, December 8, 2024
Cannon’s legacy reminds us that when women lead, families, communities and nations flourish. During his decades in public service, Sen. Hatch understood and championed that truth.
By Matt Sandgren & Devin Wiser | Monday, October 21, 2024
The eruption of protest has left many students wondering whether their voices can be heard through all the noise. As university administrators grapple with maintaining necessary order, a fundamental question remains: Can we protect free speech on campus while fostering an environment of respect?
By Senator Gordon H. Smith and Martin B. Gold | Monday, October 7, 2024
Bare majorities should not be deciding questions of fundamental change for our country. The goal should be to pass broadly popular legislation, not the most extreme policy that can get through with the narrowest possible vote. The filibuster requires senators to pursue the former approach, at least if they want their bills to become law.
Featured Op-Ed
Hatch Center on the Fragmentation of America
With everyone’s liberty threatened by cancel culture, it’s time to restore freedom to academia. Senator Hatch tells us how.
