by William C. Duncan | Mar 10, 2025
Mahmoud v. Taylor Written by William C. Duncan The laws of nearly every State (including Maryland) require schools to accommodate parents’ right to determine how their children are taught about sensitive topics. These laws typically require notice of the teaching,...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 27, 2025
The hidden directives that issue from D.C. Written by William C. Duncan Federal bureaucratic agencies issue enormous amounts of “guidance” that is extremely influential, even though it is not legally binding and sometimes at odds with the actual law. The Utah...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 24, 2025
A deeper look at Utah voters’ support for requiring app stores to verify age Written by Utah’s Legislature is considering regulations on app stores to ensure parents are notified of app downloads by their children and that the age ratings of apps are accurate. A...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 20, 2025
Original public meaning, not subjective intent, should guide Utah judge’s evaluation of scholarship law Written by William C. Duncan Originally published in Utah Policy A recent news report about a challenge to the Utah Fits All program, which provides scholarships to...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 7, 2025
Utah considers a modest step in restoring federalism – and more can be done Written by William C. Duncan Originally published in Utah Policy. Although federal politics usually draw the most public attention, the framers of the U.S. Constitution had a different set of...