Sutherland Institute
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FAQ: Utah’s app store age verification bill
As the Utah Legislature considers a bill requiring parental consent on app store downloads, we have provided a helpful FAQ for interested parents and Utahns.
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Election law amendments bill requires changes to reflect constitutional principle and evidence
The spread of vote by mail in Utah has expanded the base of regular Utah voters, which has strengthened the constitutional role of elections as laid out by the framers of the U.S. Constitution.
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Sutherland Institute Announces New Policy Focus; Nic Dunn Adds New Role as Senior Fellow
Sutherland Institute announced today an elevated focus on upward mobility policies, led by Nic Dunn in a new role as vice president of strategy and senior fellow.
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Utah considers a modest step in restoring federalism – and more can be done
Utah has an opportunity to strengthen the framers’ vision with a bill aimed at restoring some of the much-needed balance between the states and Washington.
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Scholarship lawsuit might be looking for (legal) meaning in all the wrong places
“Original public meaning” is the best standard for understanding the law. It focuses on the actual language of the law, not on the subjective intent of those who had a role in creating it.
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Why the Ninth Circuit unanimously tossed the Huntsman tithing lawsuit
Four judges in concurring opinion say the case was a “transparent fight about the current course of the Church masquerading as a civil lawsuit.”
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What do academic scores on the ‘Nation’s Report Card’ tell us?
Students haven’t made up for the learning loss from the pandemic, and in many cases, they are still declining. But there are some wins and promising trends.
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More state control will mean less catastrophic wildfire
Congress should amend the law to encourage public land agencies to gradually transfer land that is not dedicated as a national park or a similar federal purpose to the states.
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Understanding Utah’s app store bill
Given the risk of social media and other technologies to children, it is reasonable for Utah to ensure parents can be involved in decisions about their use.
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New Supreme Court case at intersection of religion and parents’ rights in education
Despite state law, Maryland school district declined to give parents notice of teaching of sensitive sexuality-related topics and the ability to opt their children out. The parents sued.