Sutherland Institute
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Gubernatorial debate hits on several education issues
Candidates tackled topics including the coronavirus pandemic, projected growth in the state, job loss, and plenty about education.
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Amy Coney Barrett’s views and the upcoming Supreme Court term
Barrett’s appreciation for our national tradition of religious tolerance will be an important part of her expected service on the Supreme Court – particularly because the court has been an increasingly important arbiter of religious freedom disputes in recent years.
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Politics aside – RBG had the secret to healing our nation
Today in our bitterly divided country, one lesson from her legacy ought to stand above the rest: the unique and beautiful friendship with one of her seemingly most staunch ideological opponents – Justice Antonin Scalia.
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Surge in controversies over U.S. history is an opening for Utah ed policy
National attention on the state of civics and history knowledge is surging – and it can help states improve civics and history education.
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Sutherland signs open letter on healthcare reform
“Americans know we need real change. You want to be in charge of your health care without asking Washington politicians or health insurance bureaucrats for permission.”
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Q&A: Teach unbiased American history by using founding documents
“We have a crisis in civic education that can no longer be ignored….It is really a crisis of understanding and devotion. Too many young people do not understand the principles of our Founding or see America’s history as the story…
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Q&A: AEI study shows how schools’ focus influences family life
Adults who attended Protestant schools are twice as likely to be in stable marriages, compared with adults who attended public schools, and 50% less likely to have a child outside of marriage. Why?
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Aaron Taylor named as Sutherland’s new Executive Vice President
Sutherland Institute President and CEO Rick Larsen announced today that former Washington, D.C., congressional staffer Aaron Taylor is Sutherland’s new Executive Vice President.
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Protecting religious freedom at the federal level
Congress needs to act to ensure that discrimination laws apply as intended, to protect people in need without threatening the work of religious groups and people of faith.
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Utah State School Board candidates to debate
These debates give candidates running for the Utah State Board of Education time to discuss their stances on important issues, and for voters to meet, learn more about the individual candidates, and ask questions that matter to them.