I recently asked a politician what qualities make an effective leader. The answer surprised me — not because it was unusual, but because it was familiar. It centered on standing up to opponents, …
Editor: I remain undecided about the value of the data center and the associated worker camp, but the community still has an opportunity to manage its impact through open involvement with those …
Editor: Wyoming Republicans are being told, with a straight face, that they should be grateful for a system that lets just about everyone and his cousin participate in choosing the party’s …
Editor: Another election season is upon us — campaign signs are populating our street corners and front yards, political materials are arriving in our mailboxes and our social media pages are …
If you ever wondered why there are so many data centers in the world and you just looked up the meaning of disquietude on your phone … well, that’s the reason. OK, I admit that is way too …
Quick! Spell enthymeme. Now monadnock. How about tessaraconter? No fair. You looked! Those are just a few of the words 14-year-old Shrey Parikh of San Bernardino, California, spelled correctly …
Millions of Americans rightly worry about the strained electrical grids and higher energy bills that result from rising demand. Yet many projects that would help lower energy prices remain frozen for …
In late April I spoke at two congressional briefings in Washington, D.C. Briefings are an opportunity to educate and build support for our work. One of the briefings focused on one of my favorite …
Whenever life becomes too turbulent, I like to visit Robert Smithson’s most famous work of art — Spiral Jetty. He completed it in Utah in 1970, yet three years later both he and the jetty were …
Editor: At the Evanston City Council meeting on May 5, I witnessed a troubling lack of transparency — both for the public and, it seemed, for some council members. The meeting started …
Earlier this month, my youngest son turned 12 and as a now-seasoned middle schooler, he requested a party with his friends. As a Wyoming native with a May birthday, you never know what kind of …
I’ve often complained in this column about misplacing my cellphone. But I’m not going to do that today. No, today I’m going to complain about misplacing everything else. This morning it …
Lenhart
Doing anything for 35 years is nothing short of amazing, let alone volunteering your time for more than half of the years you’ve been riding on this rock through ever-expanding space. That’s why …
When was the last time you thought about your neck? It’s easy to overlook, but your neck is a remarkably busy place. It houses the spinal cord, carrying signals between your brain and the rest …
Libraries are a vital part of our rural communities. That’s why I invite you to celebrate the library in your small town during National Library Week, April 19 to 25. These book-filled …
There was a time in Wyoming when leadership was measured a little differently. Not by who could stir up the most outrage or say “no” the loudest. Not by turning every disagreement into a …
Natural resources are one of America’s greatest strengths. Gas, coal, rare earth elements, liquid natural gas and crude oil exports have powered the nation’s economy, helped put food on the table …
Technology is changing my behavior in embarrassing ways. More than once I’ve tried swiping photos in a photo album like I do on my phone. It doesn’t work. And I’ve caught myself wanting to …
We are in a time of great economic change. The global economy is reorienting itself, new technologies are providing new opportunities and demands, and demographic changes in American society are …