Sutherland Institute
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Utah v. Planned Parenthood
The United States Supreme Court has convincingly identified the fatal flaws in plaintiff’s religious freedom claims.
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Cedar Park Assembly v. Kreidler
Centuries-old faith traditions and tens of millions of their adherents consider terminating the life of an unborn child to be a grave evil. Until recently, supporters and opponents of abortion rights acknowledged that coercing religious organizations to support abortion triggers profound questions of religious…
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From the archives: Be thankful for religious freedom (and the not-so-uniform Pilgrims)
Thanksgiving is an appropriate occasion to talk about religious freedom. The Pilgrims’ baby steps toward religious toleration have had surprising but welcome ramifications through the last four centuries.
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America’s experiment with free speech
America’s First Amendment right to free speech is part of the nation’s way of life, but it does come with some boundaries.
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The history behind ‘shouting fire in a crowded theater’ and other free speech phrases
During the 20th century, after some conflicting court opinions, a phrase used by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes was modified to create the expansive protections of speech we know today.
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Why ‘Chevron deference’ raises serious concerns about the separation of powers
If one person or a group of people can independently exercise all government powers, power is concentrated and unchecked.
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The evolution of free speech in America
Free speech issues have evolved since the court’s early cases, but how the courts evaluate First Amendment conflicts has not.
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The first stirrings of freedom of speech: The Founders knew all about controversial opinions
The debate over the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts helped establish the popularity of freedom of speech.
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A success story: hybrid at-home learning with Canyon Grove Academy
In addition to curriculum, the Utah County charter school offers interactive learning experiences like a farm, garden, simulators, fishing, rock climbing and more.
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Why other states can still learn from the ‘Utah Compromise’
Utah’s legislative compromise on LGBTQ rights and religious freedom still stands as an example to other states of proactive policymaking, preventing court battles.