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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InsightsWhy Utah’s disappearing baby carriage is a problem
Read More: Why Utah’s disappearing baby carriage is a problemThe effects of declining fertility may not be significantly impacting the state today, but policymakers must keep the long game in mind.
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InsightsCommunity is key to the faith of many believers
Read More: Community is key to the faith of many believersSince people of faith often exercise their faith working with others, religious protections should focus not just on individual exercise, but also on religious organizations.
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CommentaryOklahoma’s Catholic charter school wouldn’t be legal in Utah — and shouldn’t be
Read More: Oklahoma’s Catholic charter school wouldn’t be legal in Utah — and shouldn’t beUtah’s laws protect both religious expression and the ideals of the establishment clause.
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TakeawaysHow the Supreme Court could decide on student loan forgiveness
Read More: How the Supreme Court could decide on student loan forgivenessAs the Supreme Court considers the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan, it’s important that Utahns keep the court’s proper role in mind.
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InsightsWhatever the Supreme Court decides on student loans, Utah families will be affected
Read More: Whatever the Supreme Court decides on student loans, Utah families will be affectedStudent loan cancellation might sound good now but would not address core problems – and even if constitutional, it would cause more problems down the line.
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InsightsHistory of parent-driven education: Part 1 – From the Colonial era to the nation’s founding
Read More: History of parent-driven education: Part 1 – From the Colonial era to the nation’s foundingIn some ways, today’s parent-driven education options are a return to America’s education foundations, when parents had direct responsibility for their child’s education.
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InsightsQ&A: Minnesota’s discrimination against religious practice
Read More: Q&A: Minnesota’s discrimination against religious practiceBecket lawyer representing families in case against new education law points out that it’s bad for civil society when the government targets specific religious communities.
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InsightsUtah families: An economic snapshot
Read More: Utah families: An economic snapshotWhere have Utah families been over the last five years and where are they now? The answers should help frame economic questions as policymakers prepare for next year’s legislative session.
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TakeawaysCollege preparation shouldn’t exclude religious learning
Read More: College preparation shouldn’t exclude religious learningAs Minnesota and other states attempt to tighten regulations around religious schools, Utah leads on educational opportunity.
