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In the shadow of the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning USA, a stain now exists upon our nation's collective conscious, a condition that must be excised, or our nation will not function properly as one of a self-governed people. Understanding these long standing truths: What would you suggest as a quick, and, or proper corrective measure?
12.5% Destroy the Fascist Donald Trump and all of MAGA, because America must never be Great Again.
87.5% Our self-governed people, and their properly restored institutions, under President Trump, must discover the root causes to properly correct, and save our Constitutional Republic.
0% I thought we had to shut down Free Speech we don't like to save our "democracy," so I am totally confused now.
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John Locke Foundation Guest Editorial  

JLF’s Mission: The John Locke Foundation employs research, journalism, and outreach programs to transform government through competition, innovation, personal freedom, and personal responsibility. JLF seeks a better balance between the public sector and private institutions of family, faith, community, and enterprise.

The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF), a nonprofit law firm “dedicated to election integrity,” sent a letter to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBE) on August 4 that highlighted several longstanding problems with our state’s voter rolls, affecting tens of thousands
The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF), a nonprofit law firm “dedicated to election integrity,” sent a letter to the North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBE) on August 4 that highlighted several longstanding problems with our state’s voter rolls, affecting tens of thousands
 
Pres. Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs are repeating the economic damage of the 2018 trade war, slashing U.S. farm exports, especially soybeans and pork, and driving up input costs for farmers
Pres. Donald Trump’s 2025 tariffs are repeating the economic damage of the 2018 trade war, slashing U.S. farm exports, especially soybeans and pork, and driving up input costs for farmers
 
Early in the morning of June 24, amid a blistering heat wave affecting most of the nation, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) granted a request from Duke Energy Carolinas by issuing an emergency order authorizing Duke to exceed environmental emissions levels if needed
Early in the morning of June 24, amid a blistering heat wave affecting most of the nation, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) granted a request from Duke Energy Carolinas by issuing an emergency order authorizing Duke to exceed environmental emissions levels if needed
 
For nearly a decade now, the composition and ownership of the North Carolina Board of Elections (NCSBE) have been a contested battle between the General Assembly and the Governor.
For nearly a decade now, the composition and ownership of the North Carolina Board of Elections (NCSBE) have been a contested battle between the General Assembly and the Governor.
 
Federal cuts to Medicaid expansion could cost the state billions; thankfully, policymakers have options to lessen the effect
Federal cuts to Medicaid expansion could cost the state billions; thankfully, policymakers have options to lessen the effect
 
That’s the question Marguerite Roza of Georgetown University’s Edunomics Lab sought to answer in a recent webinar on the topic.
That’s the question Marguerite Roza of Georgetown University’s Edunomics Lab sought to answer in a recent webinar on the topic.
 
Several alternative ways of hog waste management have been studied, but few have been implemented in North Carolina
Several alternative ways of hog waste management have been studied, but few have been implemented in North Carolina
 
Prepare to be spooked! Forget the scary costumes; “shrinkflation” is a silent yet subtle disruptor that has infiltrated the candy aisle this year, spiking by thirteen percent since last year.
Prepare to be spooked! Forget the scary costumes; “shrinkflation” is a silent yet subtle disruptor that has infiltrated the candy aisle this year, spiking by thirteen percent since last year.
 
This week on Policy Pizza, we hooked up with Daniel Di Martino, founder of the Dissident Project, to chat about the rise in socialism in the US and what he is doing to fight back.
This week on Policy Pizza, we hooked up with Daniel Di Martino, founder of the Dissident Project, to chat about the rise in socialism in the US and what he is doing to fight back.
 
Legislators disagreed during North Carolina’s recent round of redistricting on whether the General Assembly had to conduct a racially polarized voting analysis.
Legislators disagreed during North Carolina’s recent round of redistricting on whether the General Assembly had to conduct a racially polarized voting analysis.
 
Trying to turn our oceans into sprawling, on-again/off-again electric stations is becoming even more prohibitively expensive.
Trying to turn our oceans into sprawling, on-again/off-again electric stations is becoming even more prohibitively expensive.
 
Like many other states, the North Carolina has received a lot of money from the federal government to address the impacts of the corona virus pandemic.
Like many other states, the North Carolina has received a lot of money from the federal government to address the impacts of the corona virus pandemic.
 
Gateway to the World: North Carolina's ports see record traffic
 
The Tax Foundation, a Washington D.C. based nonpartisan tax policy research organization, has released its 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
The Tax Foundation, a Washington D.C. based nonpartisan tax policy research organization, has released its 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
 
The fall season in North Carolina brings with it the promise of not just colorful leaves on trees but a pivotal shift in redistricting.
The fall season in North Carolina brings with it the promise of not just colorful leaves on trees but a pivotal shift in redistricting.
 
This week, we are joined by attorney and legal expert Jon Guze, who encourages communities to deter crime through elevated policing.
This week, we are joined by attorney and legal expert Jon Guze, who encourages communities to deter crime through elevated policing.
 
I recently wrote about “How the Budget Stops California from Setting North Carolina’s Transportation Policy.”
I recently wrote about “How the Budget Stops California from Setting North Carolina’s Transportation Policy.”
 
Sometimes there are legitimate non-political reasons for districts to have funny shapes.
 
In recent days, our world has faced profound violence, stark division, palpable fear, and raw hatred as the war between Hamas and Israel enters its second week.
In recent days, our world has faced profound violence, stark division, palpable fear, and raw hatred as the war between Hamas and Israel enters its second week.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to have its new legislative and congressional maps ready this week.
The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to have its new legislative and congressional maps ready this week.
 
Kaitlyn Shepherd, policy analyst for the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, gives us a concise overview of the choices parents have in the education of their children in North Carolina.
Kaitlyn Shepherd, policy analyst for the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, gives us a concise overview of the choices parents have in the education of their children in North Carolina.
 
Hog farming is an integral part of the agricultural industry in North Carolina, contributing $10 billion in economic output a year
Hog farming is an integral part of the agricultural industry in North Carolina, contributing $10 billion in economic output a year
 
The North Carolina state budget, recently enacted, expanded the powers of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, a body that has been in existence since 1975.
The North Carolina state budget, recently enacted, expanded the powers of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, a body that has been in existence since 1975.
 
For season two, we have guests who are experts on education, crime, immigration, affirmative action, free speech, election security, municipal government corruption, and so much more!
For season two, we have guests who are experts on education, crime, immigration, affirmative action, free speech, election security, municipal government corruption, and so much more!
 
Alabama and South Carolina cases could set goalposts for Voting Rights Act compliance
 
The General Assembly overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 747, “An Act to Make Various Changes Regarding Election Law,” on October 10. The party-line votes were 30-19 in the Senate and 72-44 in the House.
The General Assembly overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 747, “An Act to Make Various Changes Regarding Election Law,” on October 10. The party-line votes were 30-19 in the Senate and 72-44 in the House.
 
Saturday, October 7, marked the single deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, many calling it “Israel’s 9/11.”
Saturday, October 7, marked the single deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, many calling it “Israel’s 9/11.”
 
They also show why the General Assembly was wise to put the least-cost and reliable guardrails into law
They also show why the General Assembly was wise to put the least-cost and reliable guardrails into law
 
North Carolina Legislators Now Exempt from Public Records Thanks to New Budget Addition
North Carolina Legislators Now Exempt from Public Records Thanks to New Budget Addition
 
All news accounts described the recently passed state budget as spending $30 billion
 
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