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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FederalNic Dunn written testimony for the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Examining the Burden of Federal Benefits Cliffs on Small Businesses and Workers
Read More: Nic Dunn written testimony for the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Examining the Burden of Federal Benefits Cliffs on Small Businesses and WorkersThis shortcoming not only limits the capacity of American families to achieve work-based independence, it also constrains our nation’s economy by adding to workforce challenges employers face.
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CommentaryPrayer, Pluralism, and Public Schools
Read More: Prayer, Pluralism, and Public SchoolsThe legal and legislative landscape of recent years suggests a shifting dynamic between religion and public education, one that appears increasingly complex—and potentially more accommodating.
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InsightsOne standard should guide the Utah Senate on Supreme Court nominees: fidelity to the Utah Constitution
Read More: One standard should guide the Utah Senate on Supreme Court nominees: fidelity to the Utah ConstitutionSenators should be clear that only nominees who understand and are committed to constitutional supremacy and the constitutional role of judges will be confirmed.
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InsightsWhat does the future hold for public schools?
Read More: What does the future hold for public schools?To remain competitive, public schools should clearly communicate their unique value so parents can decide whether they are the best fit for their children.
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CommentaryOpinion: Utah voter roll audit proves that federalism in elections is working
Read More: Opinion: Utah voter roll audit proves that federalism in elections is workingThere is no need for federal bureaucracy involvement if the evidence shows that state and local election officials are doing their jobs.
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InsightsFederalism isn’t about states’ rights. It’s about responsibilities.
Read More: Federalism isn’t about states’ rights. It’s about responsibilities.Federalism is implicated in a wide range of current controversies, like the conduct of elections, business regulation, even immigration. Sometimes, though, the way we talk about it obscures its nature…
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InsightsWhy microschools matter
Read More: Why microschools matterTheir existence is evidence of a changing culture and policy framework. Understanding what they are in the education choice landscape is important for both parents and policymakers.
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InsightsApp stores are not like bookstores: Courts need to provide clarity on laws to help parents
Read More: App stores are not like bookstores: Courts need to provide clarity on laws to help parentsMany parents are anxious to have help in navigating technology and are understandably concerned about the insistent way in which their children are influenced by online pitches. They can count…
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InsightsWant to homeschool your kids? There are resources and policies to support you
Read More: Want to homeschool your kids? There are resources and policies to support youWhile homeschooling can be an independent endeavor, it’s also a grassroots, community endeavor with strong networks to support families. In fact, many people find resources, ideas, co-ops, and more through…
