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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InsightsAs election season winds down, the U.S. Supreme Court term has just begun
Read More: As election season winds down, the U.S. Supreme Court term has just begunThe Supreme Court is being petitioned to consider three cases on religious freedom. Here’s why the court should take them on.
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TakeawaysUtah’s 2025 education agenda: What to expect for the parent-teacher partnership
Read More: Utah’s 2025 education agenda: What to expect for the parent-teacher partnershipWhat does the research say about Utah education and how are Utah leaders improving parent access to curriculum?
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PollingEducation & the 2024 Election: How Utah voters prioritize education issues
Read More: Education & the 2024 Election: How Utah voters prioritize education issuesThis issue brief provides an overview of likely voter sentiment toward different education policy issues in the state.
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TakeawaysCivics Refresher: How to vote in Utah
Read More: Civics Refresher: How to vote in UtahUtah has three ways for you to cast your vote this Election Day. We explain the process for each one.
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InsightsHow early traditions made school open enrollment necessary
Read More: How early traditions made school open enrollment necessaryProperty tax for funding schools and redlining are among the reasons behind current neighborhood-based school assignments.
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TakeawaysUtah’s U.S. Senate delegation at the Congressional Series
Read More: Utah’s U.S. Senate delegation at the Congressional SeriesSens. Romney and Lee participated in the 2024 Congressional Series. Here’s what they said.
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InsightsDoes access to information impact parent involvement in education?
Read More: Does access to information impact parent involvement in education?Parents and teachers have different views on what stops parents from being more involved. Understanding what constitutes “enough information” for parents may be helpful.
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InsightsThe Comeback Kid: Trump is attempting a maneuver only one president has pulled off
Read More: The Comeback Kid: Trump is attempting a maneuver only one president has pulled offCleveland ran on a “drain the swamp” platform – and later used allegations of a stolen election – at a time of deep distrust in government, political polarization and wide…
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CommentaryThose who treat politics as religion undermine the Constitution they claim to love
Read More: Those who treat politics as religion undermine the Constitution they claim to loveWhen people make politics their faith, growing distrust in institutions is inevitable — as those with different political views now become the enemies of truth.
