Nic Dunn
@nicdunnutah
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VP of Strategy and Senior Fellow @SutherlandInst. Host, Defending Ideas podcast. Passions: faith, family, public policy. Masters in Public Policy from @UUtah
Wasatch Front, UT
Joined April 2009
Political conversations at Thanksgiving serve as a perfect opportunity to engage in a way that turns the temperature down and focuses on discussing real solutions, says @NicDunnUtah. #utpol
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We all joke about avoiding politics and religion at family gatherings, especially with Thanksgiving coming up. But I actually think if we practiced the skillset of constructive discussion grounded in love towards others while articulating our closely held principles, these
As families gather for Thanksgiving, disagreements about politics and culture can feel unavoidable. In this episode, @NicDunnUtah explains how to lower the temperature at the dinner table. #utpol #thanksgiving
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As families gather for Thanksgiving, disagreements about politics and culture can feel unavoidable. In this episode, @NicDunnUtah explains how to lower the temperature at the dinner table. #utpol #thanksgiving
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This is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, principles of American self-government and our Constitution itself. What do we do as a nation when we have serious disagreement on important issues? Making progress on seemingly intractable policy and political debates is
The American Constitution maintains many things that protect the nation's culture and wellbeing, but above all, it creates a system of government that shows us how to act in times of tremendous disagreement, says Judge Thomas B. Griffith.
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Describing federalism in the case of education and schools, Sutherland's Christine Cooke Fairbanks says that local control allows for better one-on-one experiences to allow students to excel. #utpol #education
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A 43-day federal shutdown exposed how fragile state programs become when Washington can’t keep the lights on.
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Here's a clip from the discussion that explains how the shutdown exposes the dangerous reliance on Washington, D.C. https://t.co/KjLIenjz5K
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I've been saying this a lot in recent years, but it bears repeating every possible chance. If you are frustrated by the scope and influence of the federal government — in either the current administration or the last one — don't conclude simply that your team needs to win the
The recent federal shutdown highlighted how vulnerable states become when Washington holds the purse strings. In a new Defending Ideas episode, SPN Senior Policy Advisor Jennifer Butler joins Sutherland Institute(@SutherlandInst) to explain why stronger state authority and a
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My @SutherlandInst colleague Bill Duncan, writing in @utahpolicy this week, nails the core problem that our current redistricting fight stems from: "This decision did not appear spontaneously. It follows a 2024 decision of the Utah Supreme Court which read a new requirement
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During my young adult years, some were critical of the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Likewise, others were critical of the idea of following Jesus Christ and exercising faith in Him. Those same arguments are being trumpeted
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Discussing the recent federal government shutdown, State Policy Network's Jennifer Butler explains why recent events prove a greater need for federalism and state control. @StatePolicy @jennifer_butler #utpol #federalism #GovernmentShutdown
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.@NicDunnUtah leads the discussion that unpacks what the 43-day federal shutdown revealed about America’s growing dependence on Washington. #utpol #governmentshutdown #federalism @statepolicy
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Since today is International Men's Day, it’s worth noting the growing body of research detailing the challenges faced by a struggling subset of American men. Recent Sutherland research found that 36% of American men "struggle to understand [their] place" in society. To learn
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Can Washington’s shutdown revive federalism? | Jennifer Butler A 43-day federal shutdown exposed how fragile state programs become when Washington can’t keep the lights on. In this episode, @NicDunnUtah is joined by Jennifer Butler, Senior Policy Advisor for the Center for
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My dear friends, no one is perfect in this fallen world. We will all sin and make mistakes. But this is not the end. In the evening, when you kneel down and pray to Heavenly Father, ask for forgiveness, clear your heart, clear your mind, and clear your life through repentance.
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And for a deeper dive into some of Sutherland Institute’s work on this issue, visit our Work & Opportunity Initiative page: https://t.co/3blHNZ2Vkn
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Through the Work & Opportunity Initiative, Sutherland Institute seeks to remove barriers or disincentives to work and other opportunities for economic progression that affect families in Utah and...
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You can find out more about the summit here: https://t.co/ySMm3wrJx2
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A gathering to equip federal and state leaders to pioneer safety net reforms that empower more Americans to find independence and dignity through work.
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I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking in Washington, D.C. in December at the second installment of the Meant for More Summit. This national event is part of an ongoing years-long partnership of state and national policy leaders, all committed to reforming our social welfare
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What can Utah teach the nation about improving education? @NicDunnUtah talks with Dr. Molly Hart and Christine Cooke Fairbanks about Utah’s long-term vision for empowering parents, supporting teachers, and leading with innovation. #utpol #ai #education
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