by Danielle Ellis

What does it mean to be a good citizen? What do good citizens know and do? What do they look for in their elected officials? To what standard do they hold their government? What is the value of a strong, united nation?

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by Danielle Ellis

I had an unexpected lesson in citizenship recently at my nephew Chris’ high school graduation. Several thousand people packed into the Thomas & Mack center for their kids’ big day. The crowd was well-behaved.

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by Dave Ellis

Where are many types of people in the world. Distinctions are set by class, money, education, sports affiliation etc. I would like to point out another class separation; I call it the have-boats and the have-not-boats. I belong to the latter, and this is my story. (beep! Next slide please)

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by Danielle Ellis

The Facts from Church Statements and Comments from Prominent Latter-day Saints on the Marriage Protection Amendment

24 April 2006 — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues a statement. It “agrees with many other religious bodies and leaders that an amendment to the Constitution of the United States is necessary to protect and preserve the institution of marriage between a man and a woman.”

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by Richard Ziser, Chairman, Nevada Concerned Citizens

The U.S. Senate has once again failed to bring the Federal Marriage Amendment to a vote. This of course was disappointing but not unexpected. The U.S. Senate does not reflect the will of the nation on this issue.

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