by The Likely Voter | Dec 14, 2023
The impact of Sandra Day O’Connor Written by With the recent passing of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, it’s worth remembering the impact she had on several foundational issues that are priorities for Sutherland...
by Sutherland Institute | Dec 12, 2023
Most likely voters in Utah support teaching ‘success sequence’ in schools, new Sutherland survey finds Written by SALT LAKE CITY (December 11, 2023) – Most likely voters in Utah agree with the concepts of the success sequence and support teaching them in school, a...
by The Likely Voter | Dec 7, 2023
Amicus briefs: What they are and how they impact court cases Written by In the media surrounding a high-profile court case, the term “amicus curiae brief” often surfaces. For non-lawyers, this may prompt the question: What is an amicus curiae brief (amicus brief for...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Dec 6, 2023
A success story: Using Junior Achievement in home-school co-ops Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks According to a 2023 report, Utah is the third-best state for home schooling. That’s great news for those who believe it’s the best option for their children....
by William C. Duncan | Nov 30, 2023
Anti-Israel protests, children’s access to obscenity show difficulties of finding clear free speech limits Written by William C. Duncan As described in our prior post, the U.S. Supreme Court has enunciated broad rules to protect free speech, but there are still...
by W. Brad Wilcox | Nov 29, 2023
For kids, marriage still matters Written by Originally published in Deseret News. The science could not be clearer: On average, the children of married parents are more likely to experience happier, healthier and more successful lives. Brookings Institution scholar...