Insights
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
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The history behind ‘shouting fire in a crowded theater’ and other free speech phrases
During the 20th century, after some conflicting court opinions, a phrase used by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes was modified to create the expansive protections of speech we know today.
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The first stirrings of freedom of speech: The Founders knew all about controversial opinions
The debate over the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts helped establish the popularity of freedom of speech.
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A success story: hybrid at-home learning with Canyon Grove Academy
In addition to curriculum, the Utah County charter school offers interactive learning experiences like a farm, garden, simulators, fishing, rock climbing and more.
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Maryland, N.J. courts affirm religious freedom of employers
These court decisions come from blue states, underscoring the reality that religious freedom need not be a partisan issue.
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Supreme Court 2023-24 preview: 3 issues so far
The court is also expected to add additional cases to its agenda throughout the term, some of which may further affect freedom of speech.
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Recent antisemitism prompts a needed reminder of America’s culture of religious freedom
With recent antisemitic attacks abroad and at home, Americans would benefit from a reminder of our nation’s centuries-long commitment to religious freedom.
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Ninth Circuit affirms religious freedom in California student group case
School district’s hostility toward religious student group shows there’s much to be done outside of court to ensure that government institutions protect pluralism.
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First Amendment requires courts to stay out of tithing dispute
Church autonomy doctrine prevents the government from “taking sides” in internal disputes so that churches are given broad freedom to act in their own sphere.
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How AI could prevent teacher burnout
Some teachers have found that AI platforms can reduce the time and prep work of teaching.
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Why we need to ‘give the Devil the benefit of law’
The framers of the Constitution tried to enshrine the principle of the rule of law, because temptations to circumvent the law are hard to confine to only one circumstance. Even noble exceptions can be used by bad actors to inflict…