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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.

Third-quarter finance reports dropped Tuesday, November 2nd, and with them came insight into one of North Carolina’s biggest questions for election day, will Republicans regain supermajorities in the state legislature?
Third-quarter finance reports dropped Tuesday, November 2nd, and with them came insight into one of North Carolina’s biggest questions for election day, will Republicans regain supermajorities in the state legislature?
 
"I believe blacks can achieve in every avenue of American life without the meddling of university administrators."
"I believe blacks can achieve in every avenue of American life without the meddling of university administrators."
 
In a dramatic ruling issued just days before midterm elections, the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling and ordered the transfer of millions of dollars to pay for a school improvement plan designed to ensure North Carolina’s school children receive a sound basic education
In a dramatic ruling issued just days before midterm elections, the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling and ordered the transfer of millions of dollars to pay for a school improvement plan designed to ensure North Carolina’s school children receive a sound basic education
 
Witnesses say StackedPAC gave items in exchange for voting. The group is not legally registered to operate in North Carolina.
Witnesses say StackedPAC gave items in exchange for voting. The group is not legally registered to operate in North Carolina.
 
How nearly all polls show massive move towards Republican candidates for national and competitive races
How nearly all polls show massive move towards Republican candidates for national and competitive races
 
The Biden administration continues to ignore the growing energy crisis
 
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has launched a formal investigation into “Neighbors on Call,” a local PAC working with Democratic candidates in key legislative elections.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has launched a formal investigation into “Neighbors on Call,” a local PAC working with Democratic candidates in key legislative elections.
 
With rising interest rates, experts expect the U.K. to remain in a recession into 2024
With rising interest rates, experts expect the U.K. to remain in a recession into 2024
 
Sheetz offering lower prices on unleaded 88 gas until November 28 as a benefit to those in need
Sheetz offering lower prices on unleaded 88 gas until November 28 as a benefit to those in need
 
A new Civitas Poll of North Carolina parents has new information on their views of teachers and what is happening in the classroom
A new Civitas Poll of North Carolina parents has new information on their views of teachers and what is happening in the classroom
 
On October 31, I listened to five hours of oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court in SFFA v. UNC and SFFA v Harvard. Since I doubt many readers had the patience to do that, I’m sharing some of the highlights here.
On October 31, I listened to five hours of oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court in SFFA v. UNC and SFFA v Harvard. Since I doubt many readers had the patience to do that, I’m sharing some of the highlights here.
 
Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce released September county-level unemployment data for the state, revealing a decrease in unemployment rates for 99 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Only Warren County saw an increase in its unemployment rate.
Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce released September county-level unemployment data for the state, revealing a decrease in unemployment rates for 99 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Only Warren County saw an increase in its unemployment rate.
 
On this week’s Policy Pizza, Jon Sanders introduces us to his latest work as well as what’s happening at the John Locke Foundation’s Center for Food, Power, and Life.
On this week’s Policy Pizza, Jon Sanders introduces us to his latest work as well as what’s happening at the John Locke Foundation’s Center for Food, Power, and Life.
 
The guidance would make elections more transparent
 
Few things shock me regarding political campaigns, whether that be an extreme exaggeration of candidates’ positions, overblown scandals spread on social media, or blatant fearmongering to get just a few more voters to come out for their preferred candidate.
Few things shock me regarding political campaigns, whether that be an extreme exaggeration of candidates’ positions, overblown scandals spread on social media, or blatant fearmongering to get just a few more voters to come out for their preferred candidate.
 
The Civitas Poll of parents found that parents want controversial books reviewed by committees and objectionable books removed from elementary schools
The Civitas Poll of parents found that parents want controversial books reviewed by committees and objectionable books removed from elementary schools
 
School boards are expected to ensure public education is performing its civic and legal responsibilities to educate our children
School boards are expected to ensure public education is performing its civic and legal responsibilities to educate our children
 
After the Valerie Jordan case, it is hard to get excited about the latest candidate residency claims
After the Valerie Jordan case, it is hard to get excited about the latest candidate residency claims
 
But All Five Local Sales Tax Proposals Were Defeated
 
Recently, Locke intern and experienced bartender Michael Bruce wrote about North Carolina’s policy approach toward alcohol. He asked, “Should North Carolina be more like D.C.?“
Recently, Locke intern and experienced bartender Michael Bruce wrote about North Carolina’s policy approach toward alcohol. He asked, “Should North Carolina be more like D.C.?“
 
Growing claims from both political parties about election fraud appear to fuel litigation before voting day
Growing claims from both political parties about election fraud appear to fuel litigation before voting day
 
Bolstering the Case for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights
 
It is illegal in North Carolina to give anything "of value whatsoever" in exchange for voting
It is illegal in North Carolina to give anything "of value whatsoever" in exchange for voting
 
Earlier this year, the censor-happy Left were growing increasingly alarmed that Elon Musk would buy Twitter and restore its former free-speech policy.
Earlier this year, the censor-happy Left were growing increasingly alarmed that Elon Musk would buy Twitter and restore its former free-speech policy.
 
Market decisions are voluntary and based in buyers and sellers exchanging their own property at prices they mutually agree upon — that is basic economics
Market decisions are voluntary and based in buyers and sellers exchanging their own property at prices they mutually agree upon — that is basic economics
 
After two consecutive quarters of negative growth, the U.S. economy saw gains in the third quarter. U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in Q3, according to the advance estimate released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
After two consecutive quarters of negative growth, the U.S. economy saw gains in the third quarter. U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in Q3, according to the advance estimate released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
 
Contrary to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s contention, the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act protect the voting rights of people of all races
Contrary to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s contention, the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act protect the voting rights of people of all races
 
Fiancé of mass shooting victim claims that he didn’t know memorial event would be so political and feels used
Fiancé of mass shooting victim claims that he didn’t know memorial event would be so political and feels used
 
While she might not have dreamt of state budgets since she was a little girl, fiscal analyst Paige Terryberry is indisputably an expert today.
While she might not have dreamt of state budgets since she was a little girl, fiscal analyst Paige Terryberry is indisputably an expert today.
 
The nonprofit Tax Foundation has released its State Business Tax Climate Index each year since 2003, distilling complicated tax environments into a simple and easy-to-understand ranking. The index is focused on how states generate revenue, not how much.
The nonprofit Tax Foundation has released its State Business Tax Climate Index each year since 2003, distilling complicated tax environments into a simple and easy-to-understand ranking. The index is focused on how states generate revenue, not how much.
 
Families are feeling the pinch as cost of living continues to increase in North Carolina’s capitol
Families are feeling the pinch as cost of living continues to increase in North Carolina’s capitol
 
As Putin's funding environmentalist groups against fracking and pipelines show
 
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