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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Juneteenth helps complete our season of patriotism
Read More: Juneteenth helps complete our season of patriotismStrong and deeply rooted patriotism requires opportunities for both civic humility and civic celebration – the acknowledgment of shortcomings in our community, state and nation while also honoring achievements. Juneteenth…
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How Native American students helped change Utah law on graduation attire
Read More: How Native American students helped change Utah law on graduation attireThis example shows how (1) the expansion of rights for religious minorities can expand the rights of others, and (2) legislation can be a powerful source of protection for religious…
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Release of opinions may be least dramatic part of this Supreme Court term
Read More: Release of opinions may be least dramatic part of this Supreme Court termDozens of decisions have yet to hit the court’s website during the last days of this term – shortly after the attempted murder of a justice for only the second…
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Virtual high schools’ success highlights value of ed choice
Read More: Virtual high schools’ success highlights value of ed choiceA Salt Lake Tribune story about the success of a virtual high school highlights the importance of policies that ensure every student has access to a robust set of education…
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Insights into civics education from UVU’s ‘State of Civics’ report
Read More: Insights into civics education from UVU’s ‘State of Civics’ reportEducators’ survey responses point out the need to emphasize civics in elementary grades, improve civics standards, and increase resources for civics teachers.
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Q&A: Research on ranked choice voting suggests mixed effects
Read More: Q&A: Research on ranked choice voting suggests mixed effectsA U. professor says research on the effects of ranked choice voting is mixed. It could work well in primary and major city elections but also might weaken the accountability…
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State School Board District 4 primary debate – June 8
Read More: State School Board District 4 primary debate – June 8Republican primary candidates for Utah State Board of Education District 4 will debate next Wednesday, June 8, via YouTube.
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School-based religious freedom conflict bubbles up in N.Y.
Read More: School-based religious freedom conflict bubbles up in N.Y.State’s proposed regulations governing K-12 private schools may threaten the work of religious schools – and are particularly worrisome for Jewish schools.
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The war in Ukraine and American exceptionalism
Read More: The war in Ukraine and American exceptionalismWe should care about events in the world around us and strive to understand them, because if we don’t, we will eventually forfeit our place as leaders of the world.
