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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.

While Republican Robert Pittenger invokes a need to return to the principles of Ronald Reagan, and Democrat Jennifer Roberts implores voters to remember she works in a bipartisan manner, the campaign cash gap between them grows.
While Republican Robert Pittenger invokes a need to return to the principles of Ronald Reagan, and Democrat Jennifer Roberts implores voters to remember she works in a bipartisan manner, the campaign cash gap between them grows.
 
I disagreed with the late Bill Friday on nearly every public policy issue you can imagine. But over two decades of regular phone conversations and occasional meetings, Mr. Friday and I never had a disagreeable moment.
I disagreed with the late Bill Friday on nearly every public policy issue you can imagine. But over two decades of regular phone conversations and occasional meetings, Mr. Friday and I never had a disagreeable moment.
 
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the debate over the role of public schools in promoting healthy lifestyles has intensified. Public health advocates contend that schools can curb obesity by banning the sale of junk food and soda.
As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, the debate over the role of public schools in promoting healthy lifestyles has intensified. Public health advocates contend that schools can curb obesity by banning the sale of junk food and soda.
 
Homeowners could see their insurance rates go up - some by as much as 30 percent - if a request by the N.C. Rate Bureau is approved.
Homeowners could see their insurance rates go up - some by as much as 30 percent - if a request by the N.C. Rate Bureau is approved.
 
If anyone in your family has gone to college in recent years, you are probably aware of the Federal Pell Grant Program. A recent report from the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy analyzes the program to determine where the money goes and whether it's being used effectively.
If anyone in your family has gone to college in recent years, you are probably aware of the Federal Pell Grant Program. A recent report from the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy analyzes the program to determine where the money goes and whether it's being used effectively.
 
North Carolina's child care subsidy programs represent a fraction of the nearly $18 billion operating budget managed by North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.
North Carolina's child care subsidy programs represent a fraction of the nearly $18 billion operating budget managed by North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services.
 
Most people think of occupations requiring licenses as those like medicine and law. North Carolina, however, has made it state's business to certify auctioneers, barbers, librarians, manicurists, and over a hundred others.
Most people think of occupations requiring licenses as those like medicine and law. North Carolina, however, has made it state's business to certify auctioneers, barbers, librarians, manicurists, and over a hundred others.
 
President Gerald Ford once quipped in the middle of a presidential debate, "It was my understanding that there would be no math."
President Gerald Ford once quipped in the middle of a presidential debate, "It was my understanding that there would be no math."
 
There was no disguising harsh sentiments between candidates for state superintendent of public instruction at a public forum in Raleigh Monday night when incumbent Democrat June Atkinson and Republican challenger John Tedesco clashed over a 90-minute span.
There was no disguising harsh sentiments between candidates for state superintendent of public instruction at a public forum in Raleigh Monday night when incumbent Democrat June Atkinson and Republican challenger John Tedesco clashed over a 90-minute span.
 
Paleo-diet blogger Steve Cooksey is not the only one who's been censored by the North Carolina Board of Nutrition/Dietetics.
Paleo-diet blogger Steve Cooksey is not the only one who's been censored by the North Carolina Board of Nutrition/Dietetics.
 
Before passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965, the United States Congress generally adhered to the principle that the federal government had no authority to undertake functions and duties not enumerated in the U.S. Constitution.
Before passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965, the United States Congress generally adhered to the principle that the federal government had no authority to undertake functions and duties not enumerated in the U.S. Constitution.
 
On Tuesday evening, the second presidential debate of 2012 put President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney in a town hall-style forum moderated by CNN's Candy Crowley.
On Tuesday evening, the second presidential debate of 2012 put President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney in a town hall-style forum moderated by CNN's Candy Crowley.
 
Two men who call themselves conservatives are vying to represent House District 51, a district that spills roughly equally over the Lee and Harnett county lines.
Two men who call themselves conservatives are vying to represent House District 51, a district that spills roughly equally over the Lee and Harnett county lines.
 
"The overthrow of the medieval guild system," wrote Milton Friedman in his seminal work Capitalism and Freedom, "was an indispensable early step in the rise of freedom in the Western world.
"The overthrow of the medieval guild system," wrote Milton Friedman in his seminal work Capitalism and Freedom, "was an indispensable early step in the rise of freedom in the Western world.
 
Support for reducing class size usually cuts across political and ideological divides, garnering accolades from legislators, policymakers, and parents alike. Nevertheless, the relationship between class size and student achievement has been the subject of scholarly debate for decades.
Support for reducing class size usually cuts across political and ideological divides, garnering accolades from legislators, policymakers, and parents alike. Nevertheless, the relationship between class size and student achievement has been the subject of scholarly debate for decades.
 
Bob Steinburg, the Republican candidate for state House District 1, is fighting mad, at least according to his Democratic opponent's campaign manager, who filed assault charges against Steinburg.
Bob Steinburg, the Republican candidate for state House District 1, is fighting mad, at least according to his Democratic opponent's campaign manager, who filed assault charges against Steinburg.
 
Conservative Jones switched from unaffiliated to Republican after upset win in 2010. Both candidates in the N.C. House of Representatives District 65 race have one thing in common: They're tired of politicians not keeping their promises to constituents.
Conservative Jones switched from unaffiliated to Republican after upset win in 2010. Both candidates in the N.C. House of Representatives District 65 race have one thing in common: They're tired of politicians not keeping their promises to constituents.
 
The company formerly known as Progress Energy, now part of the Duke Energy monopoly, is seeking a 14 percent hike in electric rates for households in its North Carolina territory.
The company formerly known as Progress Energy, now part of the Duke Energy monopoly, is seeking a 14 percent hike in electric rates for households in its North Carolina territory.
 
The redistricting plan adopted last year by the General Assembly morphed the boundaries of the 13th U.S. Congressional District so much that its own congressman chose not to seek re-election.
The redistricting plan adopted last year by the General Assembly morphed the boundaries of the 13th U.S. Congressional District so much that its own congressman chose not to seek re-election.
 
In 2007, county commissioners asked the legislature to give them more taxing authority. Ever increasing demands for services, especially related to population and student growth, created pressure for additional revenue sources.
In 2007, county commissioners asked the legislature to give them more taxing authority. Ever increasing demands for services, especially related to population and student growth, created pressure for additional revenue sources.
 
Republican newcomer Rob Bryan hopes to woo voters in N.C. House of Representatives District 88 with his strong stance on education reform.
Republican newcomer Rob Bryan hopes to woo voters in N.C. House of Representatives District 88 with his strong stance on education reform.
 
While there's no statewide referendum for North Carolina voters to decide during the Nov. 6 general election, citizens across the state will have the task of deciding 27 separate local ballot issues.
While there's no statewide referendum for North Carolina voters to decide during the Nov. 6 general election, citizens across the state will have the task of deciding 27 separate local ballot issues.
 
North Carolina is one of only two states that send all 16-year-old offenders to the adult court system rather than the juvenile justice system.
North Carolina is one of only two states that send all 16-year-old offenders to the adult court system rather than the juvenile justice system.
 
Republican Stanly County Commissioner Gene McIntyre and Rockingham Mayor Gene McLaurin, a Democrat, will compete for the North Carolina Senate seat long occupied by seven-term incumbent Bill Purcell, D-Scotland County, one of 11 state senators and six Democrats not seeking re-election.
Republican Stanly County Commissioner Gene McIntyre and Rockingham Mayor Gene McLaurin, a Democrat, will compete for the North Carolina Senate seat long occupied by seven-term incumbent Bill Purcell, D-Scotland County, one of 11 state senators and six Democrats not seeking re-election.
 
But Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican and House Budget Committee chairman, brings to the ticket a set of skills sometimes lacking in today's Republican Party. That is refreshing and important.
But Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican and House Budget Committee chairman, brings to the ticket a set of skills sometimes lacking in today's Republican Party. That is refreshing and important.
 
The U.S. Constitution does not give Americans the right to vote. Voting is a right originating in the states; the U.S. Constitution, through its amendments, protects that right.
The U.S. Constitution does not give Americans the right to vote. Voting is a right originating in the states; the U.S. Constitution, through its amendments, protects that right.
 
The race for the 3rd District of the N.C. House offers voters clear differences in principles and priorities. Democrat Robert Cayton, a Beaufort County commissioner, touts a nuts-and-bolts approach to governance.
The race for the 3rd District of the N.C. House offers voters clear differences in principles and priorities. Democrat Robert Cayton, a Beaufort County commissioner, touts a nuts-and-bolts approach to governance.
 
Young adults largely supported Barack Obama's message of hope and change during his 2008 presidential campaign. Now, four years later, many young people are struggling with the impact of the nation's economic changes.
Young adults largely supported Barack Obama's message of hope and change during his 2008 presidential campaign. Now, four years later, many young people are struggling with the impact of the nation's economic changes.
 
Most modern pollsters don't just ask likely voters which candidate they support and leave it at that. They also ask voters unsure about their preferences whether they "lean" to one or the other candidate.
Most modern pollsters don't just ask likely voters which candidate they support and leave it at that. They also ask voters unsure about their preferences whether they "lean" to one or the other candidate.
 
Few North Carolinians realize that the state has extensive educational options for preschoolers and college students but little for children in the "middle" -- the 1.5 million students in traditional K-12 public schools.
Few North Carolinians realize that the state has extensive educational options for preschoolers and college students but little for children in the "middle" -- the 1.5 million students in traditional K-12 public schools.
 
William and Deborah Holder own the Knightdale McDonald's, pictured here. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, William's brother, visited the restaurant and interacted with staff and patrons several months ago.
William and Deborah Holder own the Knightdale McDonald's, pictured here. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, William's brother, visited the restaurant and interacted with staff and patrons several months ago.
 
If predictions of more than three feet of rising sea levels by 2100 have you ready to flee from your beach house, a leading climate scientist might be ready to take your place on the North Carolina coast. He explains why in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
If predictions of more than three feet of rising sea levels by 2100 have you ready to flee from your beach house, a leading climate scientist might be ready to take your place on the North Carolina coast. He explains why in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
 
Orange County voters will decide in November whether to raise taxes on themselves to help "invest" $1.4 billion toward construction of 17 miles of transit line that would have a miniscule impact on traffic congestion and air pollution.
Orange County voters will decide in November whether to raise taxes on themselves to help "invest" $1.4 billion toward construction of 17 miles of transit line that would have a miniscule impact on traffic congestion and air pollution.
 
Competition is an indispensable tool for promoting efficiency, innovation, and excellence. Its virtues are evident in virtually every field of human endeavor, including commerce, athletics, science, religion, and the arts.
Competition is an indispensable tool for promoting efficiency, innovation, and excellence. Its virtues are evident in virtually every field of human endeavor, including commerce, athletics, science, religion, and the arts.
 
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