Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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Lessons from navigatED AZ about offering Navigator website for parents of students
Arizona’s navigatED AZ helps families explore and understand all education pathways from district and charter to private, micro, online, and homeschool.
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Previewing new Religious Freedom Cases at SCOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases this term that could shape the future of religious liberty, including disputes over prisoners’ rights, free speech on public sidewalks, donor privacy, and counseling laws.
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A father’s love carved in fire
When Hamas attacked on October 7, firefighter Gil Ta’asa gave his life shielding his sons. His sacrifice reveals a timeless truth about fatherhood, manhood, and covenantal love that speaks to our fractured age.
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Parents, have a question about public schools? Meet Cassie Hays
Discover how Utah’s Parent Liaison helps families navigate public schools, parents’ rights, and resources for stronger parent-school partnerships.
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Political machines, party bosses, and immigration
From Boss Tweed to today’s debates, the link between immigration and elections has shaped U.S. politics for over a century, often more by perception than reality.
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Believe in the Constitution, not political power
The Constitution grants states and Congress, not the president, authority over election laws. An executive order to ban mail-in voting would be constitutionally weak and unlikely to survive judicial review.
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Teach the republic: Why every civics crisis traces back to teacher preparation
Through teacher training programs that deepen constitutional understanding, we can strengthen classrooms, communities, and our republic.
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Why religion strengthens families – and why policy should protect it
A new Sutherland Institute report shows that religious practice strengthens marriage, parenting, and child outcomes. Protecting religious freedom is key to supporting strong families and thriving communities.
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Does open enrollment work well in Utah? Parents share their stories
Parents in Utah report mixed experiences with public school open enrollment. See where improvements are needed to better serve families.
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Why Utah’s legislature is talking so much about the judiciary
A Utah proposal to change how the chief justice is chosen raises deeper questions about the balance between courts and lawmakers.