Sutherland Institute

Voter ID laws can make voting more secure. But centralizing voter ID policy in Washington, D.C. undermines election integrity. Sutherland Institute’s Derek Monson explains why the SAVE America Act violates the spirit of the constitutional principle of federalism in election administration. #utpol

From rising costs and economic uncertainty to rapid technological and cultural change, families today are facing growing pressure. But how much has really changed, and what are the biggest challenges families are navigating right now? In this segment from Defending Ideas, host @nicdunnutah is joined by @dilillofr and Derek Monson to explore the warning signs affecting families in the United States and Europe. They discuss the economic, cultural, and technological forces shaping family life and why understanding these points is the first step toward strengthening families.

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Is family life still doable today? | Francesco Di Lillo Family policy debates often focus on affordability, housing, or cultural change. But a deeper question is emerging: do young people still believe family life is even possible? On this episode of Defending Ideas, host @nicdunnutah is joined by @dilillofr, director of the European Union and International Affairs Office for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Derek Monson, Sutherland Institute’s executive director, to examine the pressures facing families in the United States and Europe. Their conversation explores declining family formation, rising housing costs, and the cultural and technological shifts shaping modern life. They discuss why many young adults still want families but question whether they are attainable, and what policymakers can do to remove barriers, strengthen families as foundational institutions, and build a future where family life can flourish. #utpol

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Utah’s approach to defining private schools may determine how much real choice families actually have.

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As policymakers consider AI regulation, @MedlirM, director of AI Ethics and Governance Institute, urges leaders to be pro-human in their legislation.

What does it mean for AI to be truly “pro-human”? In this segment, @MedlirM and Derek Monson lay out a values-driven vision for AI, one that prioritizes human control, protects human relationships, avoids concentrated power, and ensures accountability. #utpol @nicdunnutah

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Describing the history of technological advancement, Sutherland's @nicdunnutah urges leaders to use AI as a tool for human flourishing. #utpol

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As AI reshapes industries and everyday life, how should society respond? In this segment, @MedlirM and Derek Monson explore the difference between governance and government, breaking down why AI oversight may require more than just top-down regulation. #utpol #AI @nicdunnutah

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As countries and businesses explore the capabilities of AI and innovate upon its use, @MedlirM, director of AI Ethics and Governance Institute, urges for humans to remain in charge of its capabilities.

How should AI be governed? As AI rapidly evolves, policymakers are scrambling to keep up. In this segment, @MedlirM and Derek Monson break down the big questions: Should AI be regulated? If so, how, and by whom? #utpol @nicdunnutah

Shaping AI for human flourishing | Medlir Mema Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, but who should shape how it develops? On this episode of Defending Ideas, host @NicDunnUtah speaks with Medlir Mema, director of the AI Ethics and Governance Institute, and Derek Monson, Sutherland's vice president, about what it means to build AI that promotes human flourishing. Their conversation explores the ethical questions surrounding AI, the role of civil society and policymakers in guiding its development, and why keeping human values at the center of technological change is essential for a thriving society. #utpol #AI @MedlirM

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Volunteerism and Federalism: What local civic culture can teach us about elections #utpol

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.@SenJonHusted shares how benefits cliffs can discourage children of recipients from pursuing success because their income could reduce their parents’ benefits. #utpol