Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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Keeping the government in its lane to protect religious freedom
The principle of church autonomy is critical to preserving space for religious organizations to do their work and to preventing government from taking on the role of arbiter of religious truth.
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Utah Fits All Scholarship freed parents from financial constraints, enabling an “unparalleled educational experience”
The Utah Fits All Scholarship allowed a Utah parent to move past financial questions to educational ones and treat her children as individuals in their education.
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Utah religious freedom ranking points to better protection for conscience
Utah did well compared to most states, though its total score is likely to improve next year.
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Parents share their experiences with Utah Fits All Scholarship
Two families share their experiences with the Utah Fits All Scholarship program.
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Infographic: Data Center Job Creation
This infographic shows how data centers positively impact job growth.
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Federalism can provide solutions to pressing concerns like caring for individuals with disabilities
Federalism ensures that these critical decisions can be made by representatives closest to the people who will be affected by them.
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Sutherland Institute weighs in on proposed Head Start regulations
Sutherland supports these changes because it is a step toward moving education decision-making back to the states and families.
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New data show parents want education choice, but awareness lags
Parents and the general public support education choice policies, but awareness of certain policies remains low.
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‘Structure Over Politics’: Utah leads the way on strengthening the role of the states
While the Constitution clearly assigns some matters to the federal government, like national defense or interstate commerce, the bulk of the decisions that affect day-to-day life, such as public safety, family, environmental protection, etc., are to be made by the…
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Why parental authority and religious freedom go hand in hand
States also play a critical role in protecting parents’ ability to influence their children. State laws provide a structure for the exercise of these rights, particularly in school.