pixel

Policy

Clean Slate

As conservatives, we believe in justice — we also strongly believe in second chances. Once offenders pay their debt to society, they should be encouraged as they rebuild their lives, not hindered by bureaucratic barriers. The Clean Slate Initiative is an approach that uses technology to expedite the expungement of criminal records of people with minor offenses who have remained crime-free for a specified period of time. By using this model, Clean Slate laws limit the role of the state in people’s lives, empower families and communities, and strengthen the rule of law. Watch the video below to learn more about Clean Slate.

Policy

Clean Slate

As conservatives, we believe in justice — we also strongly believe in second chances. Once offenders pay their debt to society, they should be encouraged as they rebuild their lives, not hindered by bureaucratic barriers. The Clean Slate Initiative is an approach that uses technology to expedite the expungement of criminal records of people with minor offenses who have remained crime-free for a specified period of time. By using this model, Clean Slate laws limit the role of the state in people’s lives, empower families and communities, and strengthen the rule of law. Watch the video below to learn more about Clean Slate.

Research & Insights

Forced to facilitate abortion? A church challenges Washington’s health coverage law

A church in Washington is challenging a state law that requires it to provide abortion coverage in employee health care plans.

How flexible are federal education funds?

With rapid changes from Washington, leaders should be aware of what flexibility already exists and what flexibility may be possible in the future.

Will AI take your job — or make you better at it?

As AI becomes more ubiquitous, especially in the workplace, will its impact be more innovative or disruptive?

Curated Insights: Sutherland launches new weekly policy newsletters

Sutherland unveiled weekly policy-specific newsletters to help enhance its reach, impact, and influence on key issues facing Utah and the nation.

Parents and religious freedom

Mahmoud v. Taylor is one of the most significant cases of the U.S. Supreme Court’s current term.

Considering copyright law and sharing curriculum

There are ways schools and districts can advance parent access to curriculum within the bounds of copyright law.

Parental Rights on Trial: What’s at Stake in Education

How should the public education system accommodate the diverse values of American families?

Sutherland Institute scholar reacts to Sen. Lee’s App Store Accountability Act

This bill provides an appropriate and constitutional way to empower parents who want to help their children avoid harmful apps and unfair service contracts.

The Mahmoud case and ongoing education policy debates

Better parent access to curriculum information is the solution to concerns about the feasibility of parent opt-outs in the Mahmoud v. Taylor case.

Utah Fits All legal fight demonstrates why we need judicial reform

The Utah Legislature has recently explored changes to the judicial system but the discussion over those changes has not focused on relevant concerns.

Events

Connect

Get the Newsletter