Published Commentary
Jay Werther’s commentary has appeared in:
Daily Herald
Times Union
Deseret News
The Standard Examiner
Park Record
East Bay RI
The Salt Lake Tribune
Finger Lakes Times
The Daily Gazette
The Herald Journal
Every article begins with a real-world problem and asks a simple question: How can policy better reflect the realities of people’s lives? Jay Werther writes about recovery, criminal justice, alcohol policy, employment barriers, and second chances with a focus on practical solutions.
Speaking
Drawing on lived experience, legal training, and nationally published commentary, I speak on addiction and recovery, criminal justice, alcohol policy, employment barriers, and second chances. Available for keynote presentations, panel discussions, conferences, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Recent Publications
Utah’s 0.05 law is saving lives — Now let’s prevent more drunk drivers
Daily Herald · July 29, 2026
Times Union · July 19, 2026
What we don’t tell kids about alcohol
Park Record · April 22, 2026
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