by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Feb 4, 2021
Are Utah social studies standards doing their job? Teaching freedom of the press in grades 7-12 Written by This is part 9 in Sutherland’s new series that seeks to examine how Utah education standards prepare students to be active citizens. In this part, we...
by Derek Monson | Feb 4, 2021
Vaccine rollout and pandemic response lay bare the limits of federal competence Written by The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has drawn criticism. But from the beginning of the pandemic, Washington, D.C., has been criticized for its response to the public...
by Derek Monson | Jan 29, 2021
For Biden to achieve unity, he will have to improve his rhetoric Written by Derek Monson A pandemic causing more than 400,000 deaths. Economic hardship closing businesses and destroying jobs. Racial tensions leading to peaceful protests and violent riots. “To...
by William C. Duncan | Jan 29, 2021
Which way will Congress go on 3 religious freedom bills? Written by William C. Duncan In addition to the president’s opportunities to protect religious freedom within the work of the executive branch, he will have an important role in influencing legislation...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jan 28, 2021
Biden’s opportunities to lead out in education Written by President Joe Biden has asked for American unity – a tall order in a nation whose division has driven news headlines for the past year (or more). But one place to start is an issue that nearly...
by William C. Duncan | Jan 26, 2021
Biden administration could easily avoid religious freedom conflicts. Will it? Written by William C. Duncan With a new administration, every action the president takes is scrutinized for its predictive value. After President Joe Biden’s inaugural address, for...