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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.

Abrams' failure to win in court reminds us of how unnecessary the State Board of Elections' 2020 collusive lawsuit settlement was
Abrams' failure to win in court reminds us of how unnecessary the State Board of Elections' 2020 collusive lawsuit settlement was
 
GDP growth slides another quarter, and investors are increasingly worried about the future of the economy
GDP growth slides another quarter, and investors are increasingly worried about the future of the economy
 
Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency as Duke Energy responds to potential power outages
 
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss pushes to embrace free markets and tax cuts in face of energy and economic hardship
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss pushes to embrace free markets and tax cuts in face of energy and economic hardship
 
Research has estimated that nearly half the turbines in wind facilities placed in the most vulnerable areas — including the hurricane-prone waters of North Carolina — would face destruction from hurricanes within a 20-year period
Research has estimated that nearly half the turbines in wind facilities placed in the most vulnerable areas — including the hurricane-prone waters of North Carolina — would face destruction from hurricanes within a 20-year period
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased in August for the first time since Covid-19, as we reported two weeks ago.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased in August for the first time since Covid-19, as we reported two weeks ago.
 
The Biden administration is using agencies that provide aid to politically mobilize people dependant on that aid
 
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction announced that revisions to state guidance standards would commence during the current school year
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction announced that revisions to state guidance standards would commence during the current school year
 
A law passed in 2021 required that the “decarbonization” plan approved by the state Utilities Commission to be reasonable, set forth the least-cost path to compliance, and maintain or improve grid adequacy and reliability
A law passed in 2021 required that the “decarbonization” plan approved by the state Utilities Commission to be reasonable, set forth the least-cost path to compliance, and maintain or improve grid adequacy and reliability
 
The pandemic has impacted Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) in a variety of ways. Achievement gaps have hardened and learning loss has caused many at-risk groups to fall even farther behind.
The pandemic has impacted Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) in a variety of ways. Achievement gaps have hardened and learning loss has caused many at-risk groups to fall even farther behind.
 
As reported last week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina unemployment increased for the first time since the pandemic-induced economic downturn.
As reported last week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina unemployment increased for the first time since the pandemic-induced economic downturn.
 
State Policy Network’s annual meeting results in Locke winning the Bob Williams Award for Biggest Home State Win
State Policy Network’s annual meeting results in Locke winning the Bob Williams Award for Biggest Home State Win
 
Between 2019 and 2022, female students generally recorded larger drops in proficiency rates than their male counterparts
Between 2019 and 2022, female students generally recorded larger drops in proficiency rates than their male counterparts
 
Voter I.D. garners more support than the president or the governor
Voter I.D. garners more support than the president or the governor
 
Sunday is the least popular day to vote in most counties that offer one-stop voting on those days
Sunday is the least popular day to vote in most counties that offer one-stop voting on those days
 
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the National Blue Ribbon Schools  for 2022.
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the National Blue Ribbon Schools  for 2022.
 
Earlier this year, I wrote how former congressman and Trump administration chief of staff Mark Meadows may have committed voter registration fraud in North Carolina.
Earlier this year, I wrote how former congressman and Trump administration chief of staff Mark Meadows may have committed voter registration fraud in North Carolina.
 
How the Biden’s cozy relationship with unions is leaving the country vulnerable
How the Biden’s cozy relationship with unions is leaving the country vulnerable
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in August after remaining flat at 3.4% for four consecutive months prior, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in August after remaining flat at 3.4% for four consecutive months prior, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
The Left’s latest pro-union resurgence discredits workers
 
WRAL TechWire yesterday published my column on the surge in billion-dollar corporate welfare giveaways in North Carolina over the past year.
WRAL TechWire yesterday published my column on the surge in billion-dollar corporate welfare giveaways in North Carolina over the past year.
 
On September 14, 2022, Locke CEO Amy Cooke testified before U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the importance of free and open debate in energy policy.
On September 14, 2022, Locke CEO Amy Cooke testified before U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations regarding the importance of free and open debate in energy policy.
 
Increasing productivity is the key to wealth creation
 
Credit card debt jumped again in the second quarter of 2022 as inflation caused people to spend more money to consume the same basket of goods.
Credit card debt jumped again in the second quarter of 2022 as inflation caused people to spend more money to consume the same basket of goods.
 
If you thought inflation was bad, CNN would have you think you’ve received a big bonus at the gasoline pumps lately. Key word being lately.
If you thought inflation was bad, CNN would have you think you’ve received a big bonus at the gasoline pumps lately. Key word being lately.
 
While newly released data show four-year graduation rates for North Carolina public schools are comparable to pre-pandemic rates, there are deeper concerns about what knowledge and skills students have when they graduate and also about the persistence of racial achievement gaps
While newly released data show four-year graduation rates for North Carolina public schools are comparable to pre-pandemic rates, there are deeper concerns about what knowledge and skills students have when they graduate and also about the persistence of racial achievement gaps
 
City leaders remain mostly ambivalent to the rising crime in one of the most popular US tourist destinations
City leaders remain mostly ambivalent to the rising crime in one of the most popular US tourist destinations
 
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in August after remaining constant in July according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.3%. This number would have been markedly higher if not for declining gas prices.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in August after remaining constant in July according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.3%. This number would have been markedly higher if not for declining gas prices.
 
Although most families are hoping that back to school means back to normal, there are still some wanting to go back to forced masking, social distancing, isolated lunches outside, daily testing, lengthy quarantines, and even virtual schooling despite the learning loss that results
Although most families are hoping that back to school means back to normal, there are still some wanting to go back to forced masking, social distancing, isolated lunches outside, daily testing, lengthy quarantines, and even virtual schooling despite the learning loss that results
 
Americans facing largest national debt ever, just as Biden announces student loan forgiveness
 
The Heritage Foundation released its Education Freedom Report Card.
 
Crucially, the law requires that the plan approved by the UC must, with emphasis added:
 
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