by William C. Duncan | Mar 19, 2026
Religious Giving: The Social Benefits of Religion, Volume 6 Written by William C. Duncan Religious belief and practice have historically played a central role in shaping the development of philanthropy, charitable institutions, and a broader culture of giving in the...
by William C. Duncan | Mar 18, 2026
Faith’s Quiet Advantage: New Research on Religion and Academic Outcomes Written by An important report from researchers at Harvard and Brigham Young University describes ways that religious practice contributes to educational achievement. Religious activity provides a...
by William C. Duncan | Mar 11, 2026
What should Utah be looking for in new judges? Written by William C. Duncan Utah will soon appoint two new Supreme Court justices following the Court’s expansion. Judges should interpret the Constitution based on its original meaning, not evolving policy preferences....
by William C. Duncan | Mar 3, 2026
Why Utah should strengthen conscience protections for health care workers Written by William C. Duncan State and federal law provide some protections for the conscience and religious beliefs of medical professionals, though they have been enforced unevenly. The Utah...
by William C. Duncan | Feb 24, 2026
Utah should not allow the federal government to gamble away federalism Written by The U.S. Constitution recognizes the broad authority of states in areas like criminal law while limiting the power of the national government. Recently, the federal government has begun...
