Insights & Takeaways
Insights & Takeaways is Sutherland Institute’s official blog that informs the public and policymakers alike. The blog addresses important issues through the two distinct yet complementary lenses of the seasoned policy professional and the engaged citizen.
Insights: analysis, research, and informed commentary from Sutherland experts. For elected officials and public policy professionals.
Takeaways: the most important things voters need to know. For civically engaged citizens.
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The state of education after the 2020 legislative session
Read More: The state of education after the 2020 legislative sessionIn spite of a unique legislative session, with too few drafting attorneys, plus the novel coronavirus precautions implemented partway through, the Legislature should be commended for its efforts to think…
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Is COVID-19 our best civics teacher?
Read More: Is COVID-19 our best civics teacher?Civics education is defined as the study of our rights and responsibilities as citizens. And nothing forces us to think through our rights and responsibilities like a public health crisis.
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COVID-19 concerns have a rare impact on Supreme Court – but its work still goes on
Read More: COVID-19 concerns have a rare impact on Supreme Court – but its work still goes onThe postponement of oral arguments may slow up some cases, but the justices still have plenty to do in the absence of these arguments, and there is no reason to…
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New prescription drug law will increase transparency, help consumers
Read More: New prescription drug law will increase transparency, help consumersBy promoting a free market for prescription drugs through market transparency and restrained anti-competitive practices, this law will offer financial relief to patients by encouraging more affordable prescription drugs. That…
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President’s letter: We will prevail
Read More: President’s letter: We will prevailAs power moves from federal to state to local agencies, we see the true importance of local leadership – as well as the irreplaceable role communities must play in addressing…
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COVID-19 response means concern for today, but hope for tomorrow
Read More: COVID-19 response means concern for today, but hope for tomorrowDespite the understandable anxiety and worry caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the public response from Utahns and Americans should give us cause to hope for the future.
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What will coronavirus mean for education?
Read More: What will coronavirus mean for education?Utah state leaders are wisely asking questions and taking steps early to prepare for the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. We should do likewise in preparing for its effects in…
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Sutherland Institute applauds passage of Special Needs Amendments Bill
Read More: Sutherland Institute applauds passage of Special Needs Amendments BillThe Legislature’s willingness to pass this program helps protect parental choice as well as Utah’s students with special needs.
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Peaceful multiculturalism is far better than ‘tolerance,’ say Azerbaijani leaders
Read More: Peaceful multiculturalism is far better than ‘tolerance,’ say Azerbaijani leadersThe government panelists disavowed the ideal of tolerance, preferring multiculturalism, which they described as more expansive – actively appreciating those with other beliefs. Muslims, Jews and Christians have coexisted in…
