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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.

If you've spent much time following the news surrounding global warming, you might have noticed that each new report on the topic seems to tell us that conditions are much worse than scientists had expected.
If you've spent much time following the news surrounding global warming, you might have noticed that each new report on the topic seems to tell us that conditions are much worse than scientists had expected.
 
When North Carolina's first Republican legislature in more than a century adjourned just before the July 4th holiday, assessments of its handiwork over the past two years couldn't have been more varied.
When North Carolina's first Republican legislature in more than a century adjourned just before the July 4th holiday, assessments of its handiwork over the past two years couldn't have been more varied.
 
For starters, a recent Heritage Foundation report criticized North Carolina's congressional delegation for failing to support free trade agreements that would help companies export their products.
For starters, a recent Heritage Foundation report criticized North Carolina's congressional delegation for failing to support free trade agreements that would help companies export their products.
 
My friends on the Left keep saying things aren't so bad. We just need to spend more money to keep doing the same things, and everything will be fine.
My friends on the Left keep saying things aren't so bad. We just need to spend more money to keep doing the same things, and everything will be fine.
 
They are heralding solutions to education woes, an anemic economy, joblessness and illegal immigration, but Republican congressional and lieutenant governor candidates in North Carolina's July 17 runoff elections lament that their messages will not spark much voter turnout.
They are heralding solutions to education woes, an anemic economy, joblessness and illegal immigration, but Republican congressional and lieutenant governor candidates in North Carolina's July 17 runoff elections lament that their messages will not spark much voter turnout.
 
When Chief Justice John Roberts released his majority opinion upholding the constitutionality of President Obama's health care bill, the reaction among conservative and libertarian lawyers, scholars, and policy activists was mixed.
When Chief Justice John Roberts released his majority opinion upholding the constitutionality of President Obama's health care bill, the reaction among conservative and libertarian lawyers, scholars, and policy activists was mixed.
 
We've all heard the saying "There ought to be a law." The person using the expression usually advocates a new law to ban some objectionable activity. But a proliferation of new laws can create its own problems.
We've all heard the saying "There ought to be a law." The person using the expression usually advocates a new law to ban some objectionable activity. But a proliferation of new laws can create its own problems.
 
A few days ago I wrote that the state spending plan just approved by the North Carolina General Assembly was the right and responsible thing to do given current fiscal and economic realities.
A few days ago I wrote that the state spending plan just approved by the North Carolina General Assembly was the right and responsible thing to do given current fiscal and economic realities.
 
I don't often agree with Joe Hackney, the minority leader of the North Carolina House. A longtime Orange County representative who is retiring this year, Hackney previously served as majority leader and speaker.
I don't often agree with Joe Hackney, the minority leader of the North Carolina House. A longtime Orange County representative who is retiring this year, Hackney previously served as majority leader and speaker.
 
As I observed yesterday, the new budget plan for 2012-13 contains many good provisions. I admit to being frustrated, however, at the unwillingness of conferees to include $10 million to compensate victims of North Carolina's forced-sterilization program.
As I observed yesterday, the new budget plan for 2012-13 contains many good provisions. I admit to being frustrated, however, at the unwillingness of conferees to include $10 million to compensate victims of North Carolina's forced-sterilization program.
 
he answer reveals something about you, something about the English language, and something about the power of propaganda.
he answer reveals something about you, something about the English language, and something about the power of propaganda.
 
The cult commonly known as the Smart Growth movement has proven to be remarkably resilient in the face of empirical adversity.
The cult commonly known as the Smart Growth movement has proven to be remarkably resilient in the face of empirical adversity.
 
As I have written about before, I have had a lifelong fascination with the arts. I grew up with it. I enjoy music, dance, and drama. My mother was an art teacher. I have written several dozen songs for local musical theater.
As I have written about before, I have had a lifelong fascination with the arts. I grew up with it. I enjoy music, dance, and drama. My mother was an art teacher. I have written several dozen songs for local musical theater.
 
Conservative John Tedesco's fight to end forced busing as a member of the Wake County school board made national news.
Conservative John Tedesco's fight to end forced busing as a member of the Wake County school board made national news.
 
North Carolina ranks 29th of the 50 U.S. states (plus the District of Columbia) when it comes to imposing laws requiring people wishing to perform certain occupations to get a license from the government, according to a new study by Institute for Justice.
North Carolina ranks 29th of the 50 U.S. states (plus the District of Columbia) when it comes to imposing laws requiring people wishing to perform certain occupations to get a license from the government, according to a new study by Institute for Justice.
 
Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton wants a new job. President Barack Obama wants to keep his current job. The two Democrats have the same challenge, however.
Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton wants a new job. President Barack Obama wants to keep his current job. The two Democrats have the same challenge, however.
 
Environmental pressure groups, activist scientists, and the legacy media are predictably upset by the movement of a bill through the N.C. General Assembly that requires state policies dependent on sea level forecasts to be based on historical trends, rather than speculative computer projections.
Environmental pressure groups, activist scientists, and the legacy media are predictably upset by the movement of a bill through the N.C. General Assembly that requires state policies dependent on sea level forecasts to be based on historical trends, rather than speculative computer projections.
 
About 65 percent of our education funding comes from state sources. These are taxes paid into the state and distributed to all 115 school districts and charter schools in the state.
About 65 percent of our education funding comes from state sources. These are taxes paid into the state and distributed to all 115 school districts and charter schools in the state.
 
In my new book Our Best Foot Forward, I analyze the economic challenges facing North Carolina and offer a 10-point plan to promote economic growth across the state.
In my new book Our Best Foot Forward, I analyze the economic challenges facing North Carolina and offer a 10-point plan to promote economic growth across the state.
 
Republican women -- aided by Washington state U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers - lined up Tuesday at state party headquarters to chide President Barack Obama for policies they say have harmed women.
Republican women -- aided by Washington state U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers - lined up Tuesday at state party headquarters to chide President Barack Obama for policies they say have harmed women.
 
Speakers at a recent conference at Wake Forest University agreed that it is hard for English majors (and other liberal arts majors) to find jobs after graduation. However, they maintained that, although colleges could do more to help them find jobs, liberal arts remains a worthwhile field of study.
Speakers at a recent conference at Wake Forest University agreed that it is hard for English majors (and other liberal arts majors) to find jobs after graduation. However, they maintained that, although colleges could do more to help them find jobs, liberal arts remains a worthwhile field of study.
 
As the North Carolina House and Senate work out their differences over a 2012-13 spending plan, it's not too early to be thinking about what the state's fiscal policy choices will be in 2013.
As the North Carolina House and Senate work out their differences over a 2012-13 spending plan, it's not too early to be thinking about what the state's fiscal policy choices will be in 2013.
 
Time is running short, but a few openings remain for the 2012 Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge, a summer program for high school students hosted by the Jesse Helms Center Foundation at Wingate University.
Time is running short, but a few openings remain for the 2012 Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge, a summer program for high school students hosted by the Jesse Helms Center Foundation at Wingate University.
 
About a year ago, I began researching my family history with an eye towards writing two books, one about my father's Western North Carolina family and the other about my mother's Charlotte-area one.
About a year ago, I began researching my family history with an eye towards writing two books, one about my father's Western North Carolina family and the other about my mother's Charlotte-area one.
 
The News & Observer recently reported that 20 solar-powered "Big Belly" trash cans are being installed in the Glenwood South entertainment and restaurant district. These trash cans automatically compact the trash and, when full, signal city crews to empty them.
The News & Observer recently reported that 20 solar-powered "Big Belly" trash cans are being installed in the Glenwood South entertainment and restaurant district. These trash cans automatically compact the trash and, when full, signal city crews to empty them.
 
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an unusual student disciplinary system. Although other schools sometimes involve students in disciplinary proceedings, UNC's "Honor Court" is entirely student-run and student-led.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an unusual student disciplinary system. Although other schools sometimes involve students in disciplinary proceedings, UNC's "Honor Court" is entirely student-run and student-led.
 
My new book Our Best Foot Forward, which comes out on Monday, analyzes the biggest problems facing North Carolina's economy and offers a 10-point plan for addressing them.
My new book Our Best Foot Forward, which comes out on Monday, analyzes the biggest problems facing North Carolina's economy and offers a 10-point plan for addressing them.
 
The campaign finance trials of two associates of and fundraisers for Gov. Bev Perdue have been placed on hold until a state appeals court can rule on motions filed by both defendants.
The campaign finance trials of two associates of and fundraisers for Gov. Bev Perdue have been placed on hold until a state appeals court can rule on motions filed by both defendants.
 
Even though Gov. Bev Perdue's 2008 campaign for governor ended nearly four years ago, the upcoming trial of New Bern attorney Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs should offer further insight into her campaign's mysterious aircraft provider program.
Even though Gov. Bev Perdue's 2008 campaign for governor ended nearly four years ago, the upcoming trial of New Bern attorney Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs should offer further insight into her campaign's mysterious aircraft provider program.
 
There's plenty of disagreement about the proper punishment for particular crimes, but no one wants to see an innocent person stuck in prison.
There's plenty of disagreement about the proper punishment for particular crimes, but no one wants to see an innocent person stuck in prison.
 
Over the past decade, the concept pitched by urban studies guru Richard Florida of the "creative class" has driven a lot of economic development decisions by cities across the country and around the world.
Over the past decade, the concept pitched by urban studies guru Richard Florida of the "creative class" has driven a lot of economic development decisions by cities across the country and around the world.
 
In North Carolina, it is illegal to give one-on-one dietary advice without a license. The libertarian public interest law firm Institute for Justice yesterday filed a lawsuit challenging that law.
In North Carolina, it is illegal to give one-on-one dietary advice without a license. The libertarian public interest law firm Institute for Justice yesterday filed a lawsuit challenging that law.
 
It looks like there will be at least three polling outfits regularly tracking voter opinion in North Carolina during the 2012 election cycle.
It looks like there will be at least three polling outfits regularly tracking voter opinion in North Carolina during the 2012 election cycle.
 
Larry Keller, who runs a computer consulting business from his Asheville home, sent an email April 27 to the EPA in an attempt to reach Al Armendariz, EPA regional administrator for Region 6.
Larry Keller, who runs a computer consulting business from his Asheville home, sent an email April 27 to the EPA in an attempt to reach Al Armendariz, EPA regional administrator for Region 6.
 
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