William C. Duncan
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Tariffs and the separation of powers
Can the president unilaterally impose tariffs? A new Supreme Court case tests the limits of executive authority and Congress’s constitutional power.
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Why states are right on app store age laws
Texas’s new app store law doesn’t violate free speech, it regulates conduct, not content, to ensure parents help protect minors online.
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Measuring the cost of federal guidance in Utah
Utah’s new transparency law reveals how nonbinding federal guidance can carry real costs and blur the lines between state and federal authority.
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What’s at stake in the Supreme Court’s therapy speech case
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a case challenging Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy,” raising questions about whether the state can restrict what therapists say to clients.
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What rising violence reveals about freedom and faith
A surge in attacks on churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples challenges more than public safety, it tests the strength of our moral and civic foundations.
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Choosing Utah’s next supreme court judge
As Utah prepares to fill a vacancy on its Supreme Court, the focus must remain on the most essential judicial qualification: a commitment to apply the Constitution’s original meaning.
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What Americans get wrong about the “hate speech” debate
The U.S. Constitution provides some of the strongest protections for free speech in the world. We examine misconceptions about “hate speech,” the rare legal exceptions, and consider the role of culture in sustaining open dialogue.
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Congress must curtail the secret lawmaking of the administrative state
Federal agencies are quietly shaping policy through informal “guidance” that acts as de facto law without congressional approval. Restoring transparency and reasserting separation of powers are essential to preserve the rule of law.
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Previewing new Religious Freedom Cases at SCOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases this term that could shape the future of religious liberty, including disputes over prisoners’ rights, free speech on public sidewalks, donor privacy, and counseling laws.
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Why religion strengthens families – and why policy should protect it
A new Sutherland Institute report shows that religious practice strengthens marriage, parenting, and child outcomes. Protecting religious freedom is key to supporting strong families and thriving communities.