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Research, reports, and lectures from Wheatley Institute
"[The Constitution] must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties."
-Abraham Lincoln
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Constitution

Becoming Disciple-Citizens

November 04, 2024 05:13 PM
Wheatley Institute Director Paul Edwards gave a devotional at Ensign College about becoming Disciple-Citizens. He emphasized the importance of active civic participation for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and the ways that responsible citizens can support American democracy.
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The Great Idea of America: Lessons from a Mixed-Politics Marriage

October 29, 2024 02:43 PM
Wheatley Institute fellow Dr. Loren Marks wrote an article for Public Square Magazine about the importance of mutual understanding and empathy in relationships, particularly across religious or political divides.
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Why America Went Crazy and How You Can Stay Sane

October 03, 2024 03:35 PM
Wheatley Institute helped to host David French, author and columnist for the New York Times, as a speaker at Brigham Young University's campus forum, where he addressed increased political division and hatred in the United States.
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Religion

George Washington, the Jews, and the Future of Faith in America

September 27, 2024 11:20 AM
We were pleased to hear from Rabbi Meir Soloveichik as he discussed Jewish influences on the American founding. When the United States was founded, there were very few Jews in America; nevertheless, George Washington had a remarkable series of written interactions with them. A careful study of this story reveals the way in which Washington himself saw America, what Jewish hopes were for this new nation, and what this tale can teach us about the future of faith in America.
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James Phillips on Inside Sources: We Shouldn't Rely on the Supreme Court to Solve our Problems

July 18, 2024 12:52 PM
James Phillips Discussed the Importance of Understanding the Supreme Court's Responsibilities Within the Government
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Toxic Political Polarization and the Judiciary

July 03, 2024 01:51 PM
Wheatley Fellow Judge Thomas B. Griffith Harvard Lecture
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Bonds of Affection: Is Unity Possible in a Divided America?

July 02, 2024 11:45 AM
Wheatley Institute partnered with the American Enterprise Institute on conference
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Religion

Braver Angels Convention Deepens Civic Skills

July 02, 2024 11:36 AM
Paul Lambert, Wheatley Institute Religion Director, was part of a panel discussion during a breakout session at the 2024 Braver Angels National Convention. The convention was organized in an effort to find ways to disagree better especially in politics and civic virtue.
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The U.S. Constitution and the Two-Party System: Wheatley Launches Student Essay Contest in Preparation for Constitution Day

June 13, 2024 03:41 PM
Wheatley is partnering with the BYU College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences for the second year in a row
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