Sutherland Institute
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Conference on Islam highlights how familiarity increases tolerance, understanding of differences
Neighbors, policymakers and the courts will all make better judgments – of others around them and of those their decisions affect – with the understanding of differences that comes from personal familiarity.
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How Chief Justice Marshall secured Supreme Court’s place in U.S. constitutional order
Nominated in 1801, John Marshall served for 34 years as chief justice of the United States and is widely recognized as the formative figure in the Supreme Court’s early history. Among other things, he succeeded in securing respect for the…
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The security of vote by mail in Utah
Consideration of election security and integrity is always worthwhile. However, the evidence suggests that eliminating vote by mail for most voters is neither prudent nor necessary to secure elections in Utah.
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Learning about America through primary sources: Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that prohibited discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin, and ended segregation in public places. The new law put an end to legalized…
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Religiosity improves psychological resilience, study says
A recent report from a diverse group of scholars says that “religious norms” in poorer countries lessen the psychological burden of poverty – pointing to religiosity as a significant source of resilience.
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Robust curriculum transparency will build parent-teacher partnership
Just as every college course gives students a syllabus – an outline of topics that will be discussed and the resources that will be used – our K-12 public schools should proactively inform students and parents of the topics and…
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Sutherland Institute testimony in support of improved curriculum transparency
Sutherland Institute supports and will continue to advocate for enhanced curriculum transparency for grades K-12.
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Protection of religious freedom results in a range of secular benefits
“Rather than banishing religious organizations from the public square or overlooking their potential influence, elected officials should create space for faith-based groups to thrive and contribute.”
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Learning about America through primary sources: Lincoln-Douglas debates
Through historical records like the Lincoln-Douglas debates, we can learn from these periods of history and try to follow the model of their progress while avoiding their missteps.
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Why complete transparency is needed in deciding what to teach in the classroom
Sutherland research makes clear that most parents in Utah still trust most teachers. And most teachers in Utah hold sacred their duty to teach. This parent-teacher partnership is key to the long-term solution. Complete transparency will strengthen this partnership.