Sutherland Institute
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Ruling on pastor in execution chamber shows Supreme Court’s commitment to religious freedom
Our commitment to protecting constitutional rights is often determined by our willingness to extend them in difficult circumstances.
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Faith-based groups offer critical aid to Ukrainian refugees
A Dominican monastery in Poland is among many religious groups who are offering lodging or other humanitarian aid to the thousands of refugees from Ukraine.
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When did Supreme Court nominations become so politicized?
Is Congress ultimately to blame for politicizing the process of approving Supreme Court justices?
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Utah State Board of Education candidate debates
Several seats on the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) will be on the ballot in 2022. To help voters in the respective USBE districts become better acquainted with the candidates, a series of debates will be conducted live via…
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Lessons from the 2022 Utah legislative session
Utah’s legislative process is designed to produce broad consensus in policy decisions. So it should be no surprise that policy approaches that build broad consensus gain momentum, while those that refuse consensus-building amendments tend to fail.
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Demographics of religious belief and affiliation may point to more polarization in future
Most discussion of religious freedom focuses on legal rules, but other factors – including the demographics of religious belief and affiliation – have an enormous impact.
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The role of briefs in Supreme Court cases
Given the role of the Supreme Court in shaping policy, written briefs submitted by both sides in a case (and from outside parties) take on significance in policy making.
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Ranked-Choice Voting in Utah
The potential benefits of ranked-choice voting (RCV) suggest there is merit in continuing the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project. However, the potential drawbacks of RCV should not be ignored: They reinforce the importance of a thoughtful, deliberate approach to…
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How a Utah Supreme Court vacancy gets filled
The Utah Supreme Court, like the U.S. Supreme Court, has a vacancy. The process for putting a new justice on Utah’s top court is significantly different, though.
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Legislative win in 2022: resolution on inclusivity for athletes’ uniforms
Utah is one of a handful of states to adopt similar policies protective of student religious practice and will be an example to others.