Civics Initiative
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Sutherland Institute supports Utah’s new high school civics bill
Americans are faced with issues that make them wonder how our government works, but too few are equipped to engage meaningfully in the civic processes that surround us.
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America’s wall of separation
Most people believe there should be a hard line drawn between government and faith communities. At times, this idea can be taken too far, marginalizing people of faith and religious institutions.
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Educators recognize the need to prioritize civics education
Two recent reports back up what Sutherland found in a 2021 survey: Improving civics education in Utah means placing greater emphasis on civics in school curriculum and instruction.
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See how 22 governors’ arguments against Biden’s loan forgiveness plan fit into framework for evaluating proposals
The ongoing student loan debate shows the importance of constitutional process, targeted policy, and awareness of long-term effects.
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Watch first Utah State School Board candidate debate Thursday on YouTube
To help voters in the respective USBE districts become better acquainted with the candidates seeking to serve in these important roles, a series of debates will be conducted live, primarily via YouTube, beginning next week.
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Don’t assume partisanship lies beneath justices’ decisions
Partisanship can explain some things, but it is often unhelpful in explaining the work of the Supreme Court.
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History first, debate second: Biden’s loan forgiveness plan
Failing to learn about the history of an issue often means failing to truly understand the issue.
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3 questions for assessing Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Answering these questions can equip citizens to engage in the public debate in a more pragmatic, principled, and productive way.
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Biden’s democracy speech and the evolution of the presidency
One of the most hopeful civic facts of life in America is that our elected representatives follow where we, the American people, lead them.
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Reading McCullough
The late American historian David McCullough taught us that great men and women often live for years as ordinary people until an opportunity or circumstance arises and demands they rise to their full potential.