Wheatley in the News
The latest articles featuring Wheatley Institute or Wheatley fellows.
Is the Republic in the Midst of a Constitutional Crisis?
Wheatley Fellow Thomas N. Griffith contributed an op-ed to the Deseret News about upholding the Constitution through effective dialogue and compromise, arguing that the biggest threat to the U.S. Constitution is "the toxic polarization that is dividing our people."
New Utah Anti-Porn Legislation Aligns with Findings From Wheatley Report
In January 2025, Wheatley Institute published the report Unprotected from Porn, highlighting research on the harms of pornography on children and families and calling for increased legislation to protect the next generation.
Don't Check It At the Door: The Benefits of Religious Diversity in the Workplace
Zahra Jamal with Interfaith America asks experts in religious diversity and inclusion about the benefits of employees bringing their religion to work; Paul Lambert from Wheatley Institute responds.
Opinion: What Justice Gorsuch Can Teach Us About the Most Important Feature of Government
Thomas B. Griffith, a non-resident fellow at Wheatley Institute, co-authors a Deseret News opinion article on the characteristics of compromise and plurality found at the heart of the American legislative branch.
New York Times Article Cites Wheatley Dating Study
"For younger adults, romance has turned into something to be debated, theorized and optimized for but not actually engaged in," writes Christine Emba of the New York Times in a recent article citing Wheatley Institute's recent report "The Dating Recession."
The Science of Soulmates
When it comes to romantic relationships, "The One" isn't found. They're made. A recent story from BBC titled "The Science of Soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?" explores the impact of believing in soulmates. What happens when an individual believes there is only one perfect romantic partner for them?
Is American Religion in an Exodus or a Revival?
Is religion in America making a comeback? Or is it experiencing an exodus? According to a new article in Y Magazine, BYU experts say that both may be true.
Interpreting The Declaration’s Elusive Promise
Bradley Rebeiro, fellow at Wheatley Institute, writes for Liberty Fund about the universal promises of the Declaration of Independence.
Religion and Women's Health
The larger empirical record offers little support for sweeping claims of harm and substantial evidence that religious participation is linked to women’s flourishing. Indeed, devotedly religious women tend to enjoy better mental health, better physical health, live significantly longer lives and enjoy better social and relational health.