by William C. Duncan | Nov 16, 2023
The history behind ‘shouting fire in a crowded theater’ and other free speech phrases Written by William C. Duncan The free speech clause of the First Amendment is very simple: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.” Public discussions...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 14, 2023
Why ‘Chevron deference’ raises serious concerns about the separation of powers Written by William C. Duncan Originally published in Deseret News. Individuals with special expertise can be helpful in trying to understand and respond to challenges that are not well...
by The Likely Voter | Nov 9, 2023
The evolution of free speech in America Written by In a recent Insights article, Bill Duncan, Sutherland Institute’s constitutional law and religious freedom policy fellow, wrote about the Supreme Court’s 2023-24 term and important cases regarding freedom of speech...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 9, 2023
The first stirrings of freedom of speech: The Founders knew all about controversial opinions Written by The Colorado Supreme Court will soon be considering the claim of cake baker Jack Phillips, who says that declining a request to create a customized cake in...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Nov 2, 2023
A success story: hybrid at-home learning with Canyon Grove Academy Written by Many people in public education view public schools and home school as separate things – two different means of educating children that rarely intersect. But at Canyon Grove Academy (CGA)...
by The Likely Voter | Nov 2, 2023
Why other states can still learn from the ‘Utah Compromise’ Written by The state supreme courts of Maryland and New Jersey are set to review cases involving lawsuits over religious freedom and LGBTQ rights. With court battles like this becoming more common, one...
