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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The pandemic changed the way we view education
Read More: The pandemic changed the way we view educationThe COVID-19 pandemic left parents rethinking their choices about how to educate their children.
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2022 election verdict: Vote by mail didn’t advantage either political party
Read More: 2022 election verdict: Vote by mail didn’t advantage either political partyElection outcomes in three states that expanded early voting periods and/or vote by mail (Vermont, Kentucky and Nevada) were comparable to the states’ previous election results.
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Education pluralism: the state of microschools
Read More: Education pluralism: the state of microschoolsMicroschools allow fewer students than in a traditional school to meet in a mixed-age environment, much like a one-room schoolhouse.
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Biden’s signature on marriage act is vindication of the Utah compromise
Read More: Biden’s signature on marriage act is vindication of the Utah compromiseFinding legislative consensus requires us to set aside our prejudices – both those against LGBTQ Americans and those against religious Americans.
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National political leaders are learning what Utah already knows: Vote by mail works
Read More: National political leaders are learning what Utah already knows: Vote by mail worksRepublican Party leaders have begun openly recognizing the value of voting by mail and casting ballots before Election Day. They should look to Utah to see vote-by-mail elections done well.
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Silencing religious voices weakens support for human dignity
Read More: Silencing religious voices weakens support for human dignitySutherland Institute has filed an amicus brief with the Utah Supreme Court to address the question of religious influence on abortion law and respond to possible misconceptions.
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Education pluralism: The state of virtual schools
Read More: Education pluralism: The state of virtual schoolsFamilies looking for flexibility of time and location while having structure or curriculum organized may be the most interested in virtual schools.
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Life’s complexities demand accommodation of religious practice in policymaking
Read More: Life’s complexities demand accommodation of religious practice in policymakingThe debate over the Respect for Marriage Act highlights different concerns and approaches to laws impacting religious freedom – even among those who agree about the importance of religious freedom.
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Education pluralism: The state of magnet schools
Read More: Education pluralism: The state of magnet schoolsA magnet school exists within a public school district and has a specific theme – which could include STEM, performing arts, International Baccalaureate, or career and technical education.
