William C. Duncan
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Keeping the government in its lane to protect religious freedom
The principle of church autonomy is critical to preserving space for religious organizations to do their work and to preventing government from taking on the role of arbiter of religious truth.
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Utah religious freedom ranking points to better protection for conscience
Utah did well compared to most states, though its total score is likely to improve next year.
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Federalism can provide solutions to pressing concerns like caring for individuals with disabilities
Federalism ensures that these critical decisions can be made by representatives closest to the people who will be affected by them.
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‘Structure Over Politics’: Utah leads the way on strengthening the role of the states
While the Constitution clearly assigns some matters to the federal government, like national defense or interstate commerce, the bulk of the decisions that affect day-to-day life, such as public safety, family, environmental protection, etc., are to be made by the…
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Why parental authority and religious freedom go hand in hand
States also play a critical role in protecting parents’ ability to influence their children. State laws provide a structure for the exercise of these rights, particularly in school.
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Religious Freedom and Parental Authority
Legal protection of religious freedom and parental rights creates the necessary autonomy for faith and family to transmit the habits necessary for responsible citizenship to new generations of Americans.
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Three religious freedom cases to watch at the Supreme Court
The court has done an admirable job in recent years in clarifying the constitutional obligations of governments in a way that protects the First Amendment right to free exercise of religion.
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Texas app store case offers states a path to protect children online
The court decisions in this case will provide important direction to states about how to ensure parents and children can navigate technology safely and together.
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What political hot takes miss about the Supreme Court
It deeply distorts what is actually happening. Some of the decisions of the just-concluded court session make this clear.
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The Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling shows why states need a voice
State or national laws addressing campaign finance are made by legislators but are inevitably challenged in court and resolved after a time by judges. Whatever one thinks about the specific resolutions, our nation needs a robust debate about whether that…