Sutherland Institute
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How ritual animal slaughter is related to religious freedom and protection of minorities
The value of constitutional protections is highest when they are necessary to protect those who would not be protected in the normal political process.
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Curriculum transparency: why your school needs it
As a culture war continues to heat up around subjects like American history and civics, it seems obvious that parents – not policymakers – ought to make the final call about their student’s education.
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2021 needs two things to bounce back from 2020
During this first full week of 2021, many feel relieved that 2020 is behind us: We’ve concluded a tumultuous year of pandemic lockdowns, economic hardship and election controversy. Beyond that relief, however, it is critical that we ask ourselves how…
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Lessons for religious freedom in last-minute rulemaking
It is not uncommon for presidents to try to quickly get some things done before they leave office. This particular action, though, highlights some important realities.
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Government leaders should not pit other interests against religious freedom
With the change in presidential administrations, speculation (and advice) about the relative priority to give to religious freedom concerns is rising.
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‘Democratic government is about much more than who wins’
Choose this season to develop civic character. Reject the complacent comfort of the view that only those who agree with you are grounded in reason and morality. Rise above the allure of the path that rejects democratic outcomes because they…
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The physics of COVID-19 vaccine momentum (and opposition)
As political physics generates similar boosts to momentum for opposing causes, we can be grateful that the Christmas and New Year’s holidays bring not only the kind of hope that we are used to feeling at this time of year,…
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Hey parents – want to get involved in the standards revision process?
You can weigh in on the academic standards created by the state board. And next year you can add your input for the K-6 social studies standards.
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Supreme Court says Muslims in do-not-fly case can sue government officials for damages
Responsibility for one’s actions will be required for government officials like it is for the rest of us – and that offers relief for both the Muslim plaintiffs and the rest of us.
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Why canceling everyone’s college debt is a bad idea
Even to those who don’t have debt, but still hold progressive ideas, this policy is part of the push to make education more equitable and fairer. But the fact is, it comes with serious pitfalls.