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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Death and religion: A surprising example of practical policy solutions
Read More: Death and religion: A surprising example of practical policy solutionsThe death penalty and religious freedom are both issues that regularly drive disagreement and cause controversy. Unexpectedly, when mixed together, they are also leading to some consensus solutions – showing…
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Sutherland Institute releases part 1 from major study on civics ed in Utah
Read More: Sutherland Institute releases part 1 from major study on civics ed in UtahIn an effort to understand more about the state of civics education in Utah – its connection to societal distress and to other relevant education topics – Sutherland commissioned a…
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What is Utah’s Portrait of a Graduate and how can it help parents?
Read More: What is Utah’s Portrait of a Graduate and how can it help parents?With so much work to be done in Utah civics education, it can be overwhelming for parents to know what to do.
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The religious ideas that helped foment the American Revolution
Read More: The religious ideas that helped foment the American RevolutionBy design, the new U.S. government was not “religious” in the sense of requiring allegiance to any particular faith. It was, rather, dedicated to a comprehensive protection of the religious…
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Intro to new series: Putting primary sources into civics ed
Read More: Intro to new series: Putting primary sources into civics edSutherland Institute is launching a new research series that highlights key historical references – primary sources from American history – that are valuable inclusions for any history or civics education.
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The For the People Act is really just the opposite
Read More: The For the People Act is really just the oppositeNow is not the time to further divide our country, erode trust in elections and chill speech.
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Cox and legislators make wise move on critical race theory
Read More: Cox and legislators make wise move on critical race theoryBecause we as a people – policymakers and the public alike – share desired outcomes, we can be optimistic in our ability to create good policy around controversial issues like…
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Q&A: Opening Sudan up to religious freedom
Read More: Q&A: Opening Sudan up to religious freedomIn 2019, Sudan experienced a remarkable pro-democracy revolution, ending decades of oppressive military rule. The new government is working to unify communities in Sudan and normalize relationships with other nations.
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Sutherland submits public comment on Biden administration’s proposed rule on civics ed
Read More: Sutherland submits public comment on Biden administration’s proposed rule on civics edThe following is a public comment given by Sutherland Institute on May 19, 2021, regarding a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Education.
