Ignoring the text of the Constitution is a mistake
A written Constitution is entirely superfluous if the document is simply meant to give the people what they want.
What you need to know about election integrity
It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat. This oft-quoted phrase has been articulated as a guiding principle by many elected officials wading into voting and election policy debates in recent years. So why has this issue been so contentious, and what’s the solution?
How transparent are school districts about curriculum?
Utah districts don’t need to wait for legislation to be transparent – many have sought to be transparent on their own. District leaders interested in this reform can do several things right away.
What you need to know about the upcoming state party conventions
The two major political parties are about to hold their state conventions. Here’s what you need to know.
Here’s why the First Amendment’s religion clauses are not in conflict
Some suggest there is a tension between protection for the free exercise of religion and the prohibition on the establishment of religion. But a better take is to see the two clauses as congruent.
Is California’s minimum wage hike a mistake?
Is raising the minimum wage a good tool to help low-income workers achieve upward mobility? That's the key question at the heart of the debate over California's new $20 an hour minimum wage law for fast food workers.
Why is Utah at odds with Justice Department over treatment of gender-dysphoric prisoner?
Lawsuit illustrates a little-known practice of federal agencies – giving various forms of “guidance” which are not supposed to be legally binding. The practice raises serious legal and constitutional questions.
What would a parent-teacher ‘handshake’ look like in Utah?
This partnership does not allow either party to pass blame entirely to the other. There is no scapegoat, only opportunities for either party or both to work on the factors within their scope.
Restoring “The Soul of Civility” in America, with Alexandra Hudson
Most people would agree that civility seems to be in short supply in our current political environment. But in recent years, a growing chorus of voices across the political spectrum has been calling for a return to principles of civility in politics, as well as all areas of public life.
How Utah is supporting teachers
As Utah policymakers adapt to the needs of students, their policies have been proactive toward teachers’ needs as well.
Civics Refresher: What is federalism?
Utah was recently ranked No. 1 in the country for federalism. What is the history of federalism and what does it mean?
Sutherland Institute is a nonpartisan policy and educational institution – a think tank – that informs the public and policymakers alike. Our mission is to advance principled public policy that promotes the constitutional values of faith, family and freedom and remains true to the belief that every generation must recommit to the principles that make us free.
Sutherland Institute is a nonpartisan policy and educational institution – a think tank – that informs the public and policymakers alike. Our mission is to advance principled public policy that promotes the Constitutional values of faith, family and freedom and remains true to the belief that every generation must recommit to the principles that make us free.