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 Defending Ideas | Nov 28, 2023
Agency over equity: Ian Rowe on a better vision for upward mobility Written by Defending Ideas https://youtu.be/dMgFWx-e9Lk?si=ouVUbRD6yssfD9Wd Many public policy debates in recent years have focused on the concept of equity, and what impact race and ethnicity have...
by Defending Ideas | Nov 21, 2023
Antisemitism in America: Rabbi Chaim Zippel on the aftermath of the Hamas attack in Israel Written by Defending Ideas https://youtu.be/kHd1kaUPJOg?si=QGEZjCWhJ6oui1B8 Rabbi Chaim Zippel was in Israel with his wife and baby on October 7, 2023 – the day of the Hamas...
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 The Likely Voter 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...
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 Defending Ideas | Nov 14, 2023
Should government promote marriage? Written by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5bXJzz90kY Marriage is often viewed as a personal matter that isn’t usually included in public policy discussions. But a growing body of evidence shows that strong families,...
by The Likely Voter | Nov 9, 2023
The evolution of free speech in America Written by The Likely Voter 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...
