Sutherland Institute
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What does the future hold for public schools?
To remain competitive, public schools should clearly communicate their unique value so parents can decide whether they are the best fit for their children.
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Rebuilding trust in America’s elections | Ben Ginsberg & Bill Duncan
The conversation explores the constitutional role of states in election administration, the limits of federal authority, the importance of institutional trust, and why federalism may offer a better framework for addressing election concerns moving forward.
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Opinion: Utah voter roll audit proves that federalism in elections is working
There is no need for federal bureaucracy involvement if the evidence shows that state and local election officials are doing their jobs.
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Federalism isn’t about states’ rights. It’s about responsibilities.
Federalism is implicated in a wide range of current controversies, like the conduct of elections, business regulation, even immigration. Sometimes, though, the way we talk about it obscures its nature and purpose.
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Why microschools matter
Their existence is evidence of a changing culture and policy framework. Understanding what they are in the education choice landscape is important for both parents and policymakers.
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What the Declaration of Independence still teaches us | Jay Lapeyre & Lawson Bader
Their conversation explores individual dignity, natural rights, constitutional self-government, and how a renewed focus on America’s founding principles could help reduce political division and strengthen civic culture for the next 250 years.
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Sutherland Institute releases new report showing Utah as a key leader in the modern welfare reform movement
The report, authored by Sutherland’s Senior Fellow and Vice President of Strategy Nic Dunn, outlines how states across the country are increasingly pursuing reforms aimed at helping low-income families escape poverty by addressing benefit cliffs, simplifying government systems, and expanding…
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Tinker or transform: The new welfare reform movement
America’s social welfare system needs an aspirational vision. A vision that allows for exploration of new ways to conceptualize a social welfare system.
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Sutherland Institute releases statement on Governor Cox’s executive order on data centers
With clear standards, meaningful accountability, and thoughtful community engagement, Utah can support the infrastructure needed for AI while remaining faithful to the values that have made the state a national leader.
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Opinion: Don’t fall for data center ‘Slopaganda’
Left unaddressed, fear and polarization will win over facts and principles, resulting in misinformed Utahns, degraded dialogue and missed opportunities.