Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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Measuring the cost of federal guidance in Utah
Utah’s new transparency law reveals how nonbinding federal guidance can carry real costs and blur the lines between state and federal authority.
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Kentucky lawsuit shows need for parents’ rights constitutional amendment
As courts consider curriculum transparency cases, policymakers have an opportunity to strengthen parental rights and clarify state education laws.
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What’s at stake in the Supreme Court’s therapy speech case
The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a case challenging Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy,” raising questions about whether the state can restrict what therapists say to clients.
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Q&A with Matt Winters, Utah State Board of Education’s AI specialist
Generative AI is reshaping how Utah teachers teach and students learn. Matt Winters of the Utah State Board of Education shares insights on emerging classroom practices, responsible AI policy, and keeping humans at the center of decision-making.
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What rising violence reveals about freedom and faith
A surge in attacks on churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples challenges more than public safety, it tests the strength of our moral and civic foundations.
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Government shutdown and the demise of the U.S. Department of Education
The ongoing government shutdown is accelerating changes to the U.S. Department of Education and highlighting the need for stronger state leadership.
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Choosing Utah’s next supreme court judge
As Utah prepares to fill a vacancy on its Supreme Court, the focus must remain on the most essential judicial qualification: a commitment to apply the Constitution’s original meaning.
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What Americans get wrong about the “hate speech” debate
The U.S. Constitution provides some of the strongest protections for free speech in the world. We examine misconceptions about “hate speech,” the rare legal exceptions, and consider the role of culture in sustaining open dialogue.
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Utah’s unique opportunity in open enrollment policy
Utah’s strong open enrollment law could be strengthened by a statewide one-stop shop platform. Such a hub would help parents easily compare school options, access deadlines, and find district policies, creating more clarity and transparency in public education.
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Charlie Kirk’s advocacy for the Sabbath is exactly what we need today
In a culture of endless notifications and screen time, Americans are rediscovering Sabbath. Blending neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and modern practice, this weekly pause offers rest, connection, and civic renewal.