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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InsightsThe history behind ‘shouting fire in a crowded theater’ and other free speech phrases
Read More: The history behind ‘shouting fire in a crowded theater’ and other free speech phrasesDuring the 20th century, after some conflicting court opinions, a phrase used by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes was modified to create the expansive protections of speech we know today.
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CommentaryWhy ‘Chevron deference’ raises serious concerns about the separation of powers
Read More: Why ‘Chevron deference’ raises serious concerns about the separation of powersIf one person or a group of people can independently exercise all government powers, power is concentrated and unchecked.
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TakeawaysThe evolution of free speech in America
Read More: The evolution of free speech in AmericaFree speech issues have evolved since the court’s early cases, but how the courts evaluate First Amendment conflicts has not.
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InsightsThe first stirrings of freedom of speech: The Founders knew all about controversial opinions
Read More: The first stirrings of freedom of speech: The Founders knew all about controversial opinionsThe debate over the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts helped establish the popularity of freedom of speech.
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InsightsA success story: hybrid at-home learning with Canyon Grove Academy
Read More: A success story: hybrid at-home learning with Canyon Grove AcademyIn addition to curriculum, the Utah County charter school offers interactive learning experiences like a farm, garden, simulators, fishing, rock climbing and more.
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TakeawaysWhy other states can still learn from the ‘Utah Compromise’
Read More: Why other states can still learn from the ‘Utah Compromise’Utah’s legislative compromise on LGBTQ rights and religious freedom still stands as an example to other states of proactive policymaking, preventing court battles.
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InsightsMaryland, N.J. courts affirm religious freedom of employers
Read More: Maryland, N.J. courts affirm religious freedom of employersThese court decisions come from blue states, underscoring the reality that religious freedom need not be a partisan issue.
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TakeawaysThe separation of powers is crucial to the American republic
Read More: The separation of powers is crucial to the American republicThe Founders wanted to keep absolute power out of the hands of any one person or small group of people, so they created three distinct branches of government.
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InsightsSupreme Court 2023-24 preview: 3 issues so far
Read More: Supreme Court 2023-24 preview: 3 issues so farThe court is also expected to add additional cases to its agenda throughout the term, some of which may further affect freedom of speech.
