by William C. Duncan | Mar 19, 2021
Foster care bill may start conversation about protection of vulnerable children Written by Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, joined by Utah Sen. Mike Lee and 19 others, is sponsoring legislation – the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act – to facilitate the...
by William C. Duncan | Mar 17, 2021
Supreme Court’s confirmation of right to share beliefs on campus is a victory for all Written by Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-1 decision that answered a narrow but important question about religious freedom. Similar to the development of the...
by William C. Duncan | Mar 10, 2021
Utah enacts forward-thinking religious protections in 2021 session Written by This session, the Utah Legislature enacted two pieces of legislation with important implications for religious freedom. In one case, approval was unanimous, and in the other, nearly...
by William C. Duncan | Mar 4, 2021
The conflicts and controversies behind the Equality Act Written by Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, 224-206, with only three Republicans voting in favor. This is the second time the House has passed the legislation. This bill has...
by William C. Duncan | Mar 2, 2021
Sutherland Institute supports SB 244 – Student Religious Accommodations Amendments Written by The following statement was delivered by email on Monday, March 1, 2021, to members of the Utah Senate Education Committee during Utah’s 2021 general...
