Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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Gen Z has been named the ‘Toolbelt Generation.’ Is that a good thing?
Many Gen Z young adults are choosing trades over the college track due in part to concerns about the value of college.
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What does the U.S. Constitution say about political protests?
The First Amendment guarantees of speech and peaceable assembly protect some aspects of protests, but there are significant limitations on what protesters can do.
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How much money did the top ten ranking high schools spend per student?
Research suggests that the issue is complicated, that money does matter for school performance, and how it’s spent matters a great deal.
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Protecting property rights against government overreach
While governments can continue to regulate land use, these regulations and fees must be justified by a government interest and proportional to the effect of the development’s impact on that interest.
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Do we need to care about the Utah State Board of Education?
For any Utah voters who also feel like K-12 public education is headed in the wrong direction, learning about the candidates running for a seat on the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is a wise choice this election season.
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Looking at Supreme Court and religious freedom through the lens of the presidential campaign
Two constitutional issues highlight similarities and differences between the Biden and Trump administrations.
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Education policy to consider during the 2024 election season
Here’s a look at what each presidential candidate is likely to focus on in education, given their track records and campaign platforms.
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How transparent are school districts about curriculum?
Utah districts don’t need to wait for legislation to be transparent – many have sought to be transparent on their own. District leaders interested in this reform can do several things right away.
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Here’s why the First Amendment’s religion clauses are not in conflict
Some suggest there is a tension between protection for the free exercise of religion and the prohibition on the establishment of religion. But a better take is to see the two clauses as congruent.
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Why is Utah at odds with Justice Department over treatment of gender-dysphoric prisoner?
Lawsuit illustrates a little-known practice of federal agencies – giving various forms of “guidance” which are not supposed to be legally binding. The practice raises serious legal and constitutional questions.