Equal Rights – Selected Works of N. LaVerl Christensen

Biographical, Equal Rights, History, Humorous, Patriotic, Presidents, Quizes

Quiz on American First Ladies

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A friend suggested I do a column on American First Ladies patterned after my Presidential quiz of a few months ago. Why not? We ought to know more about the wives of our presidents. I have been impressed with this thought ever since my family viewed the statued models of the First Ladies at the… Continue reading Quiz on American First Ladies

Constitution, Equal Rights, Politics

The ERA question

Aug 31 1981December 6, 2017

Should the ERA become part of the Constitution? There’s a better way to achieve equality while preserving desirable distinctions between the sexes, says Rex. E, lee, Dean of the Brigham Young University law School and former assistant U.S. attorney general. In his book, “A lawyer Looks at the Equal Rights Amendment” published recently by the… Continue reading The ERA question

BYU, Congressional Record, Equal Rights, Provo History

‘Y’ Student Housing Issue

Mar 6 1978December 1, 2014

Was it the intent of Congress in the Fair Housing Act of 1968 to prohibit separate housing for single men and women college students? We feel this is open to question – especially after talking with a former U.S. senator who was in office when the measure was passed. Non-segregation of living quarters for male… Continue reading ‘Y’ Student Housing Issue

BYU, Education, Equal Rights, Politics

In Oaks Testimony – College Curbs Opposed

Jun 26 1975January 14, 2015

Brigham Young University’s president, Dr. Dallin H. Oaks, got in some good licks against growing federal encroachment in the field of higher education when he testified Tuesday before a congressional committee in Washington. Charging that independence of private schools is threatened and that diversity disappears as control emerges, President Oaks appeared before the Post Secondary… Continue reading In Oaks Testimony – College Curbs Opposed

Environment, Equal Rights, Family Values, For me to remember, Humorous, Presidents

Colored Canyons – Nature’s Autumn Show

Sep 17 1974June 13, 2014

This is the Herald’s annual admonition to those who like outdoor beauty: Don’t miss seeing the colored canyons. Some people say the kodachrome colors of autumn aren’t as spectacular thus far as in some years; others may disagree; but most will concede the mountain vegetation represents quite a site! When the color intensity will peak,… Continue reading Colored Canyons – Nature’s Autumn Show