by William C. Duncan | Aug 19, 2026
‘Structure Over Politics’: Utah leads the way on strengthening the role of the states Written by William C. Duncan Salt Lake City hosted an important gathering that has the potential to significantly change the way we see politics and, as a result, replace...
by William C. Duncan | Aug 12, 2026
Why parental authority and religious freedom go hand in hand Written by William C. Duncan In a new Sutherland Institute report this week, I explore the overlap of religious freedom and parental authority. Faith and family are the preeminent examples of institutions...
by William C. Duncan | Aug 12, 2026
Religious Freedom and Parental Authority Written by In 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important religious freedom decision, Mahmoud v. Taylor, concluding that a Maryland school district could not prevent parents from opting their children out of classroom...
by William C. Duncan | Aug 5, 2026
Three religious freedom cases to watch at the Supreme Court Written by William C. Duncan In its last term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two decisions in important religious freedom cases, though neither directly clarified constitutional protections. The first ruled...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 29, 2026
Texas app store case offers states a path to protect children online Written by William C. Duncan Does the U.S. Constitution prevent state laws allowing parents to be involved in their children’s choices to enter into contracts in app stores? We have argued that...
