by Defending Ideas | Aug 1, 2023
Best Defense of Capitalism Acknowledges its Imperfections Written by Defending Ideas These days it’s popular in some circles to be very critical of capitalism and free enterprise. In fact, some polling data shows a decline in American voters’ support for...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 29, 2023
Why Utah students would benefit from the ‘success sequence’ Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune. As Utah leaders seek ways to improve upward mobility for our state’s youth, recent data sheds light on the importance of...
by The Likely Voter | Jul 27, 2023
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What expectant mothers need to know Written by Employees experiencing pregnancy and recent childbirth now have additional protection in the workplace, thanks to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which went into effect on June...
by Krisana Finlay | Jul 27, 2023
How the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could help this Utah nurse Written by “We don’t necessarily have the staff to accommodate.” Those are the words of Shalayna Raso, a Utah nurse and mother of three boys. She, like many women in the healthcare workforce,...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 27, 2023
History of parent-driven education: Part 5 – Charter schools and pre-pandemic public-school choice Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Education choice is well-cemented in the Republican Party as a talking point, and a victorious one at that. Today’s Democratic...
by Sutherland Institute | Jul 26, 2023
Sutherland Institute Announces 2023 Congressional Series Lineup Written by SALT LAKE CITY (July 26, 2023) – Sutherland Institute is pleased to announce its 2023 Congressional Series. Each year, Sutherland provides a public forum for Utahns to directly interact with...
by Defending Ideas | Jul 21, 2023
Why the “Utah Family Miracle” Could Be at Risk, and How to Preserve It Written by Defending Ideas Utah has enjoyed a longstanding perch atop various state economic and societal rankings, including job growth, happiness, upward mobility, and more. New...
by Sutherland Institute | Jul 21, 2023
Sutherland Institute Announces New Podcast: ‘Defending Ideas’ Written by Sutherland Institute SALT LAKE CITY, UT (July 21, 2023) – Sutherland Institute announced today the launch of its podcast, “Defending Ideas.” The new weekly program will equip voters with an...
by Krisana Finlay | Jul 20, 2023
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act helps support families Written by Krisana Finlay Erin Murphy worked at Glencore, where her employer described her as a strong leader and one of the hardest working colleagues. After she became pregnant, her boss announced and...
by The Likely Voter | Jul 20, 2023
Home schooling is a growing option for families of many backgrounds Written by The Likely Voter Home-school enrollment has risen by nearly 30% nationwide since the 2019 school year. As more families opt into this education option, their reasons are diverse and span...