Policy
Family
The foundation of a successful society lies within the institution of the family. We have an obligation to protect the integrity and autonomy of the family, with parents being the rightful leaders of the institution. By implementing sound, principled family policy, we protect every facet of our American way of life. With united families, we put our next generation in the best position to succeed by ensuring that they have the support and liberty to achieve the American dream.
A nation cannot stand without a unified people. That is why protecting the institution of the family is of utmost importance. As the individuals who know their children best, parents should know that the law serves to defend and protect their right to lead their family independent of undue government influence.
Published Research
Conversations
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Can Americans learn to disagree better?
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Resilient Families in a Shifting Economy: Foundations for the Future
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Who should protect kids online? | Joel Thayer & Chris Marchese
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Our future depends on the families we build today
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Is having a family even doable these days?
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What policymakers can do to support families
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Should families serve the economy… or the other way around?
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Why starting a family can feel out of reach
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What’s putting pressure on families today?
Insights & Takeaways
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Press ReleaseSutherland Institute scholar reacts to Sen. Lee’s App Store Accountability Act
Read More: Sutherland Institute scholar reacts to Sen. Lee’s App Store Accountability ActThis bill provides an appropriate and constitutional way to empower parents who want to help their children avoid harmful apps and unfair service contracts.
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Impact AnalysisA deeper look at Utah voters’ support for requiring app stores to verify age
Read More: A deeper look at Utah voters’ support for requiring app stores to verify ageThe Legislature’s app store bill was approved unanimously by a Senate committee and by the full Senate on a vote of 24-1. It will go to the Utah House next.
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InsightsUnderstanding Utah’s app store bill
Read More: Understanding Utah’s app store billGiven the risk of social media and other technologies to children, it is reasonable for Utah to ensure parents can be involved in decisions about their use.
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CommentaryAs the family goes, so goes the state. Utah gets this
Read More: As the family goes, so goes the state. Utah gets thisMarriage does more to lift people from poverty than money from Uncle Sam. New legislation reflects this.
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TakeawaysThe impact of Sandra Day O’Connor
Read More: The impact of Sandra Day O’ConnorSandra Day O’Connor’s service on and away from the court left long-standing impacts on education, religious freedom and family issues.
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PollingSupport for the Success Sequence: Overview of new survey data showing Utahns’ level of support for the principles of the success sequence
Read More: Support for the Success Sequence: Overview of new survey data showing Utahns’ level of support for the principles of the success sequenceResearch shows that young people who finish high school, work full time, and wait until marriage to have children avoid poverty as adults 97% of the time.
