by Derek Monson | Nov 18, 2021
Solving our civic challenges: A Q&A with Andy Smarick Written by Many disagreements in politics and public policy come down to differences in “fundamental principles and priorities,” according to Andy Smarick, senior fellow at Manhattan Institute. That...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 18, 2021
A tangle of legislation, executive action, and litigation over abortion Written by In a recent speech at the University of Virginia, President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered some wise words regarding conflicts...
by Derek Monson | Nov 17, 2021
Civic commitments are an intrinsic part of American national holidays Written by In our minds, we usually link Thanksgiving and Christmas with the things that are most important – gratitude, family, friends, and holiday traditions. One thing that we may...
by Derek Monson | Nov 12, 2021
Learning about America through primary sources: The 13th-15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution Written by This is part 10 in the Sutherland series highlighting primary sources from American history in the hopes of enriching civics education. To help...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 12, 2021
Supreme Court’s power over states was slow to develop Written by A recent post here referenced Chief Justice John Marshall’s 1832 opinion in Worcester v. Georgia, which held the state of Georgia could not force its laws on the sovereign Cherokee Nation. After...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 11, 2021
Supreme Court update on 4 religious freedom cases Written by At the beginning of the current Supreme Court term, Sutherland previewed four religious freedom cases the court might be considering. Ramirez v. Collier The court has just heard the oral argument in...
