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...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 21, 2023
From the archives: Be thankful for religious freedom (and the not-so-uniform Pilgrims) Written by William C. Duncan Initially written after the close of a contentious presidential election, this post points out that the circumstances that led to our celebration of...
by The Likely Voter | Nov 16, 2023
America’s experiment with free speech Written by Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, people across the globe have made their opinions and voices heard, often through public protests. In response, some countries have taken action to silence the voices of those...