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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InsightsWhy the Supreme Court should rein in lawfare against nonprofits
Read More: Why the Supreme Court should rein in lawfare against nonprofitsThe Supreme Court’s First Choice v. Platkin case highlights how lawfare threatens donor privacy, free speech, and religious nonprofits.
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InsightsDetermining the mission of the state education agency
Read More: Determining the mission of the state education agencyUtah’s education priorities show how state education agencies can reassess their duties, refine their mission, and better support parents in a new policy era.
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InsightsColorado’s troubling trend on religious liberty
Read More: Colorado’s troubling trend on religious libertyColorado’s recent policies have repeatedly burdened religious citizens and schools. New court cases may again test the state’s approach to religious freedom.
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InsightsThe role of the “state education agency” in today’s education reform
Read More: The role of the “state education agency” in today’s education reformA look at how state education agencies are rising in importance as the Trump administration shifts power from the U.S. Department of Education to the states, and what states must…
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TakeawaysSen. John Curtis participates in 2025 Congressional Series
Read More: Sen. John Curtis participates in 2025 Congressional SeriesIn the conversation, Senator Curtis discussed election security, federalism, and AI.
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ReportTalking about Religion in a Secular Age: How Religious “Nones” Perceive the Value of Religion
Read More: Talking about Religion in a Secular Age: How Religious “Nones” Perceive the Value of ReligionThis report examines an experimental survey that enlightens our understanding of religiously unaffiliated Americans (“nones”) and their perceptions of religion’s societal role.
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CommentaryIn redistricting dispute, don’t lose focus on the constitution
Read More: In redistricting dispute, don’t lose focus on the constitutionBeyond the political noise, Utah’s redistricting ruling raises fundamental questions about judicial overreach and fidelity to constitutional text.
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InsightsYour student’s application to another public school was denied. Here are parent-friendly reforms to help with the next steps
Read More: Your student’s application to another public school was denied. Here are parent-friendly reforms to help with the next stepsHow does Utah’s open enrollment appeals process work, why does transparency and neutral review matter, and what reforms could help parents navigate school transfer decisions?
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InsightsWhat our children can still teach us
Read More: What our children can still teach usDiscover how embracing childlike wonder, curiosity, and humility can strengthen communities, heal polarization, and revive the civic habits that sustain a healthy society.
