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 Supreme Court and the recognition of new rights
Read More: The Supreme Court and the recognition of new rightsWhile the interpretation of the term “liberty” in the Constitution is still somewhat unsettled, it is clear that the Supreme Court will still consider claims for new rights protected by…
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A preliminary analysis of ranked-choice voting in Utah
Read More: A preliminary analysis of ranked-choice voting in UtahThe new voting process has significant implications for voting in Utah that are worth examining from the perspective of the evidence and the data – particularly for their potential impact…
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Cox’s defense of voting by mail highlights the need to focus on facts
Read More: Cox’s defense of voting by mail highlights the need to focus on factsThe need for better information is made more urgent by the fact that vote by mail is an extension of one of our most basic civic institutions: voting. Utah policymakers…
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2 concepts that beefed up the Supreme Court’s influence
Read More: 2 concepts that beefed up the Supreme Court’s influenceThe Supreme Court’s influence today – a far cry from its beginning – is due in no small measure to the development of the principle of precedent and the power…
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Civics of the Utah State Legislature, part 3: Rules committees and standing committees
Read More: Civics of the Utah State Legislature, part 3: Rules committees and standing committeesWhile sometimes obscure and complicated, the role of rules committees and standing committees is essential to fulfilling the consensus-building design of Utah’s legislative process.
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Sutherland Institute releases report on vote by mail
Read More: Sutherland Institute releases report on vote by mailHoping to inform and elevate the debate about vote by mail, Sutherland Institute has released a new report, Examining the Evidence on Vote by Mail.
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Contentious Supreme Court nominations are relatively new
Read More: Contentious Supreme Court nominations are relatively newThe Supreme Court nomination process we are used to – when the nominee appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions – is relatively new in our nation’s history.
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Testimony in support of SB 114 1st Substitute – Public School Curriculum Requirements
Read More: Testimony in support of SB 114 1st Substitute – Public School Curriculum RequirementsSound curriculum transparency legislation will further unify parents and teachers in their desires and commitments to improve the learning experience and outcomes of students.
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Religious teachings, sense of community encourage people of faith to help others
Read More: Religious teachings, sense of community encourage people of faith to help othersWhy does religion seem to influence the common good? Many religious teachings endorse care for others in need. Religions also tend to foster community and make it easier for people…
