Massachusetts' denial of Catholic foster couple is a loss for kids & religious freedom
A Massachusetts couple's application to become foster parents was denied by the state. The reason? Their Catholic faith. Sutherland Institute Religious Freedom Policy Fellow Bill Duncan returns to the...
22 Aug 202342min
How programs to help the poor can harm upward mobility
Imagine you're offered a raise that, if you accepted, would actually make your family worse off.This is the experience of some families in poverty when they hit something called the benefits cliff. Th...
15 Aug 202341min
Want to Improve Education? Stop Looking to Congress
It's common for voters to complain that Congress doesn't do enough on a number of different issues, citing gridlock and political dysfunction. But what about areas where it would actually be better if...
8 Aug 202342min
Best Defense of Capitalism Acknowledges its Imperfections
These days it’s popular in some circles to be very critical of capitalism and free enterprise. In fact, some polling data shows a decline in American voters' support for capitalism. But the polarizati...
1 Aug 202342min
Why the "Utah Family Miracle" Could Be at Risk, and How to Preserve It
Utah has enjoyed a longstanding perch atop various state economic and societal rankings, including job growth, happiness, upward mobility, and more. New research shows how that success is tied to the ...
20 Jul 202340min
Is Independence Day Still Worth Celebrating?
Some Americans say they don't want to celebrate Independence Day anymore. The reason? They're frustrated with the results of various political disagreements in the country. But what if this refusal to...
14 Jul 202343min
Freedom of Expression and Public Accommodation can Coexist
Imagine you’re a small business owner. Should the government be able to coerce you and your business to express an idea you disagree with? The United States Supreme Court, ruling in favor of a small w...
13 Jul 202337min
Supreme Court Protects Separation of Powers in Student Loan Case
In a win for the constitutional separation of powers, the United States Supreme Court overturned Pres. Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Sutherland Institute's court expert Bill Duncan and guest ...
13 Jul 202338min
