Sutherland Institute
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Arthur Brooks shares the solution to contempt in American politics
In this season of thanksgiving and gift-giving, Sutherland Institute wants to share a gift – a series, actually. Between now and the end of 2018, we’ll share important messages from our memorable gala keynote on the blog. This post is…
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Arthur Brooks explains the biggest problem in American politics at Sutherland Institute’s 2018 annual gala
In this season of thanksgiving and gift-giving, Sutherland Institute wants to share a gift – a series, actually. Between now and the end of 2018, we’ll share important messages from our memorable gala keynote on the blog. This post is…
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Midterm results are in – so what’s next for the ballot propositions?
Now that Election Day 2018 is in the rearview mirror, Utahns can think about the results of the ballot initiatives (Props 2, 3 and 4) and the nonbinding opinion question (Question 1) and determine the proper path forward for the…
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Voting 101: What will Question 1 do for education funding?
Utahns are full steam ahead on voting. Many are filling out their ballots at home and trying to figure out the long list of propositions and amendments. There’s plenty to think through. Especially for Question 1 – the nonbinding gas…
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Medicaid Expansion: Informing voters about Proposition 3
Medicaid expansion under Proposition 3 is likely to help some Utahns while harming others. When voting on Prop 3, it is important to consider what the initiative does and doesn’t do. What does Proposition 3 do? What Proposition 3 doesn’t…
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Proposition 2: What the medical marijuana initiative does and doesn’t do
The vote on Proposition 2 has largely been overshadowed by the medical marijuana compromise (which Sutherland supported) arrived at by legislative leaders; representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and proponents of Prop 2. This compromise is…
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Would Proposition 4 curb gerrymandering in Utah?
“The most likely outcome for Proposition 4, if passed, is a series of lawsuits over any map that gets drawn,” said Derek Monson, vice president of policy at Sutherland Institute, during a panel Tuesday evening in Park City. The Project…
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2018 State School Board Debates – District 5
DISTRICT 5 DEBATE – VIEWMONT HIGH SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 19
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2018 State School Board Debates – District 3
DISTRICT 3 DEBATE – AMERICAN PREPATORY ACADEMY SEPTEMBER 25
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2018 State School Board Debates – District 9
DISTRICT 9 DEBATE- RENAISSANCE ACADEMY SEPTEMBER 27 Moderators: Elizabeth Gharbi, Royce Van Tassell Questions and Time Stamps Introductions Elizabeth Gharbi (Video Time: 14:46) Hello everyone. Thank you so much for coming this evening. My name is Elizabeth Gharbi and I’m…