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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.

Reliance on green energy leaves Europe vulnerable to emergency power plans and crippled nuclear reactors
Reliance on green energy leaves Europe vulnerable to emergency power plans and crippled nuclear reactors
 
Household debt rose again in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Household debt rose again in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
 
Those Races That Trended Away from Their Partisan Leanings Were Mostly Predictable
 
A recent report indicates that only those making at least six-figures can afford to purchase a home
A recent report indicates that only those making at least six-figures can afford to purchase a home
 
Democrats are down, Republicans are up, unaffiliated are up by a lot
 
Along with being one of the greatest documents for human liberty ever created, the Declaration of Independence provided an extensive list of how King George III had abused and usurped Great Britain’s American subjects’ rights under God and the law.
Along with being one of the greatest documents for human liberty ever created, the Declaration of Independence provided an extensive list of how King George III had abused and usurped Great Britain’s American subjects’ rights under God and the law.
 
In a November 24, 1805 vote, Lewis and Clark left a potentially life-or-death decision up to the members of their expedition
In a November 24, 1805 vote, Lewis and Clark left a potentially life-or-death decision up to the members of their expedition
 
Biden’s Chief of Staff gives Americans a list of accomplishments to chat about with “that uncle”
 
As part of our review of the 2020 election, we found a problem with same-day voter registrations being denied but the ballots associated with those registrations still being counted (page 106):
As part of our review of the 2020 election, we found a problem with same-day voter registrations being denied but the ballots associated with those registrations still being counted (page 106):
 
There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the proper societal response to Covid-19. Governments’ reactions to it didn’t help, as I discussed in previous posts. They were dictatorial and marked by shocking, confusing policy reversals.
There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the proper societal response to Covid-19. Governments’ reactions to it didn’t help, as I discussed in previous posts. They were dictatorial and marked by shocking, confusing policy reversals.
 
Reality of an economic downturn for 2023 becomes more difficult to ignore, but North Carolina looks good
Reality of an economic downturn for 2023 becomes more difficult to ignore, but North Carolina looks good
 
In recent elections, North Carolina has often been referred to as a battleground state. In some ways, that was the case in the late 1780s. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina approved the U.S. Constitution. It was not a quick decision.
In recent elections, North Carolina has often been referred to as a battleground state. In some ways, that was the case in the late 1780s. On November 21, 1789, North Carolina approved the U.S. Constitution. It was not a quick decision.
 
My previous post discussed a critical omission from Emily Oster’s wish for a Covid “amnesty”: there’s no repentance, not even an apology.
My previous post discussed a critical omission from Emily Oster’s wish for a Covid “amnesty”: there’s no repentance, not even an apology.
 
Political leaders and the media have been warning of a “threat to democracy” for months
Political leaders and the media have been warning of a “threat to democracy” for months
 
My latest piece for the American Institute for Economic Research discusses a critical shortcoming in Emily Oster’s October 31 essay in The Atlantic calling for a “pandemic amnesty.”
My latest piece for the American Institute for Economic Research discusses a critical shortcoming in Emily Oster’s October 31 essay in The Atlantic calling for a “pandemic amnesty.”
 
The courts have an incredible impact on the work of public policy think tank and Mitch Kokai keeps track of the important cases working their way through North Carolina’s court system.
The courts have an incredible impact on the work of public policy think tank and Mitch Kokai keeps track of the important cases working their way through North Carolina’s court system.
 
Looks like the collapse of Republican messaging is at the heart of the Democrat’s relative victory
Looks like the collapse of Republican messaging is at the heart of the Democrat’s relative victory
 
County Boards of Election will Make Their Official Vote Counts
 
The statement was made at a November 17 meeting of the North Carolina Rules Review Commission
 
Despite a strong job market, as Meta, Amazon and Disney all cut jobs
 
Statistician William Briggs, author of Everything You Believe Is Wrong, noticed something recently.
Statistician William Briggs, author of Everything You Believe Is Wrong, noticed something recently.
 
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released data on public school finances for 2021-22.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released data on public school finances for 2021-22.
 
I’ve made it a point to follow the money this election cycle, tracking much of the funding that came into North Carolina to impact our elections.
I’ve made it a point to follow the money this election cycle, tracking much of the funding that came into North Carolina to impact our elections.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper signed an “Memorandum of Understanding” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to promote “zero-emissions” trucks and buses
Gov. Roy Cooper signed an “Memorandum of Understanding” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to promote “zero-emissions” trucks and buses
 
For the last week, I’ve been writing about the responses parents provided to questions they were asked about their child’s school and how they were being educated.
For the last week, I’ve been writing about the responses parents provided to questions they were asked about their child’s school and how they were being educated.
 
If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can expect to pay much more for your feast. Nearly all your favorite ingredients will have increased in price since last year.
If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can expect to pay much more for your feast. Nearly all your favorite ingredients will have increased in price since last year.
 
How a coastal North Carolina city became the site of America’s only coup d’etat
How a coastal North Carolina city became the site of America’s only coup d’etat
 
And interstate compacts may be one way to protect business
 
Though Republicans nationally failed to perform to expectations, the GOP had a strong showing in NC
Though Republicans nationally failed to perform to expectations, the GOP had a strong showing in NC
 
The Fall 2022 issue of Regulation, published by the Cato Institute, includes a piece from George Leef of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal.
The Fall 2022 issue of Regulation, published by the Cato Institute, includes a piece from George Leef of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal.
 
Partisan and democratic turnout changes from 2018 to 2022 look like good news for Republicans
Partisan and democratic turnout changes from 2018 to 2022 look like good news for Republicans
 
With election upon us, the constant stream of campaign ads that most of us cannot seem to get away from has only steadily increased.
With election upon us, the constant stream of campaign ads that most of us cannot seem to get away from has only steadily increased.
 
A recent Civitas Poll of North Carolina parents found that most parents believe they are best able to determine how and where their child is educated.
A recent Civitas Poll of North Carolina parents found that most parents believe they are best able to determine how and where their child is educated.
 
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