Sutherland Institute
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What’s behind the mess at the Texas border?
Texas says the federal government has failed to enforce border security. The federal government, in turn, complains that Texas officials are interfering with federal efforts to respond to migration.
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What would Utah’s version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act look like?
This bill would create a strong framework to deal with unforeseen religious freedom conflicts
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How curriculum transparency can boost the parent-teacher partnership
Utah should continue its “weird” approach by creating curriculum transparency reform that empowers parents, supports teachers, and strengthens the parent-teacher partnership.
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What you need to know about the ‘success sequence’
The Utah State Legislature is considering a resolution expressing support for the success sequence. Here are answers to common questions about the sequence.
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Supreme Court may end ‘Chevron deference’: Here’s what that means
If Congress has the sole lawmaking authority according to the Constitution, then agencies can only act legitimately when acting to implement clear policy decisions made by Congress.
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The ‘success sequence’ is a bipartisan vision for upward mobility. Policymakers should embrace it
In our polarized political environment, it’s not often that an idea garners majority support across party affiliation, ideology, and demographic differences. New Sutherland Institute polling shows that the success sequence is just such a concept with broad resonance among likely…
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The state of home-based education
Home schooling is growing in Utah and is the fastest-growing form of education in the country.
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Q&A: Microschool public partnerships
Former Idaho state Sen. Steven Thayn believes in education choice policies that also alleviate concerns about public school funding. He thinks there is a future for microschool partnerships with public school districts.
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Why might religious universities be safe haven from antisemitism?
As antisemitic incidents increase on secular university campuses, religious universities can offer a place of reprieve for Jewish students.
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Are religious universities safer for Jewish students than secular schools?
A religious identity may be an important resource for fostering tolerance and a sense of belonging on college campuses.