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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InsightsUtah is a leader in open enrollment – but it could do more
Read More: Utah is a leader in open enrollment – but it could do moreOpen enrollment, which Utah has had since 1990, is not nearly as controversial as other types of education choice policies, but it is a key education choice tool nonetheless.
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InsightsDoes the ‘success sequence’ impact health?
Read More: Does the ‘success sequence’ impact health?The sequence does not only predict financial success. Following its steps enables young adults to establish patterns for successful life paths.
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InsightsNew Utah poll shows broad support for ‘core freedoms’ of religion
Read More: New Utah poll shows broad support for ‘core freedoms’ of religionSurvey of likely Utah voters finds very strong support for the idea that religious freedom is a net benefit for society, even among those who are not religious.
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TakeawaysAnxious about election season? Look to federalism
Read More: Anxious about election season? Look to federalismSolutions to many of America’s problems can be solved at the community level, rather than through the power of a select few.
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InsightsSpending and performance: How do charter schools stack up?
Read More: Spending and performance: How do charter schools stack up?In reviewing Utah’s charter schools, we see that there is not a clear trend between higher per student spending and better performance on metrics on school report cards.
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TakeawaysA renewed call to reform the U.S. Supreme Court
Read More: A renewed call to reform the U.S. Supreme CourtBiden’s efforts to reform the Supreme Court are not new to the executive branch, as FDR sought a similar goal.
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CommentaryWhy the reasoning behind Utah Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion is so alarming
Read More: Why the reasoning behind Utah Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion is so alarmingThe role of the court is to apply existing law enacted by the people and their representatives, not to discern new policies in nebulous meta principles behind the law in…
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InsightsUEA lawsuit filings offer 3 civics lessons
Read More: UEA lawsuit filings offer 3 civics lessonsVoters should know that direct lawmaking in education rests with the Utah Legislature and not the Utah State Board of Education, the governor, or any other entity.
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InsightsUtah Supreme Court’s ruling on voter initiative case seems to stray into policymaking
Read More: Utah Supreme Court’s ruling on voter initiative case seems to stray into policymakingJudges have a critical role in protecting the integrity of the laws enacted by the people through their constitutions.
