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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InsightsLooking ahead: The state of district and charter school enrollment
Read More: Looking ahead: The state of district and charter school enrollmentThis year’s enrollment data should prompt discussion about a long-term plan for education.
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InsightsThe legal arguments for and against striking Trump from the ballot
Read More: The legal arguments for and against striking Trump from the ballotThe Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in, with oral arguments scheduled next month. Here is an explanation of both the history and the legal issues behind Section 3 of…
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Insights2024 education policy preview: 4 ways to boost parent-driven education this year
Read More: 2024 education policy preview: 4 ways to boost parent-driven education this yearParent-driven education is becoming more available and possible than ever.
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Insights2024 in the courts: What’s on the docket for religious freedom
Read More: 2024 in the courts: What’s on the docket for religious freedomThe Supreme Court has not yet accepted religious freedom cases for its current term, but important cases are pending in other courts. Sutherland has filed amicus briefs in three of…
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CommentaryWhat Democrats and Republicans have in common on education curriculum beliefs
Read More: What Democrats and Republicans have in common on education curriculum beliefsWe can increase curriculum transparency in our state without overburdening educators.
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InsightsAmbiguous rulings about holiday displays leave local governments on uncertain ground
Read More: Ambiguous rulings about holiday displays leave local governments on uncertain groundSupreme Court decisions on this question focus extensively on decoration specifics and are difficult to understand and apply.
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CommentaryIn Washington, religious groups fight for their conscience
Read More: In Washington, religious groups fight for their conscienceIn recent years, the Supreme Court has repeatedly and clearly ruled that the law must accommodate religious beliefs and expression. Still, some states continue trying to ignore or subvert the…
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InsightsMore good news from the courts on religious freedom
Read More: More good news from the courts on religious freedomIn instances of legislative action that runs in opposition of religious beliefs, the courts provide an important and necessary backstop.
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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.
