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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TakeawaysHome schooling is a growing option for families of many backgrounds
Read More: Home schooling is a growing option for families of many backgroundsAs parents seek the option that suits their children and family the best, the home-schooling movement is becoming less ideological.
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InsightsHistory of parent-driven education: Part 4 – The rise of the modern home-schooling movement
Read More: History of parent-driven education: Part 4 – The rise of the modern home-schooling movementThe advent of modern home school – a radical reform for the time in which it began – grew from roots in both the political left and conservative Christian movements…
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InsightsHow a ruling on Amish water disposal signifies protection for all of us
Read More: How a ruling on Amish water disposal signifies protection for all of usThe strength of our commitment to constitutional values is shown by our willingness to extend their protections to unfamiliar and controversial practices.
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CommentaryThe ‘Utah family miracle’ and why it matters
Read More: The ‘Utah family miracle’ and why it mattersUtah’s economic success cannot be separated from the strength and stability of its families.
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ReportThe Utah Family Miracle: Five Policy Ideas to Keep Utah Families Strong and Stable
Read More: The Utah Family Miracle: Five Policy Ideas to Keep Utah Families Strong and StableWhat could be called the “Utah Family Miracle” matters because social science tells us that one of the strongest predictors of state economic success is strong families.
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Five Family Policy Recommendations Unveiled in New Sutherland Institute Report
Read More: Five Family Policy Recommendations Unveiled in New Sutherland Institute ReportSutherland Institute announced today a new report titled “The Utah Family Miracle: Five Policy Ideas to Keep Utah Families Strong and Stable.”
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InsightsCan faith save the planet?
Read More: Can faith save the planet?Faith and religious organizations make an important contribution to protect our environment.
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InsightsHistory of parent-driven education: Part 3 – Growth of federal education policy from early 1900s to 1980s
Read More: History of parent-driven education: Part 3 – Growth of federal education policy from early 1900s to 1980sFederal education policy is as hotly debated today as ever before. The creation of the Department of Education did not come without controversy.
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InsightsEmployer FAQ: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Read More: Employer FAQ: Pregnant Workers Fairness ActThe new federal law aims to protect pregnant women from workplace discrimination. Here’s what employers need to know moving forward.
