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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.

In my previous research brief, I noted how the General Assembly could use the findings of the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses to help them draw districts in compliance with the North Carolina Supreme Court’s February 4 ruling in North Carolina League of Conservation Voters v. Hall.
In my previous research brief, I noted how the General Assembly could use the findings of the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses to help them draw districts in compliance with the North Carolina Supreme Court’s February 4 ruling in North Carolina League of Conservation Voters v. Hall.
 
This past week 99.5% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
This past week 99.5% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
 
It may be faster and easier to reverse-engineer maps to fit the findings of expert witnesses
 
For all their virtue-signaling about caring for the poor, the progressive game plan to help the poor has an abysmal track record.
For all their virtue-signaling about caring for the poor, the progressive game plan to help the poor has an abysmal track record.
 
This past week 98.5% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
This past week 98.5% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
 
I previously wrote how the General Assembly could use the findings of the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses to help them draw congressional districts in compliance with the North Carolina Supreme Court’s February 4 ruling in North Carolina League of Conservation Voters v. Hall.
I previously wrote how the General Assembly could use the findings of the plaintiffs’ expert witnesses to help them draw congressional districts in compliance with the North Carolina Supreme Court’s February 4 ruling in North Carolina League of Conservation Voters v. Hall.
 
Do growing numbers of minority voters aid the expansion of parental choice in North Carolina?
Do growing numbers of minority voters aid the expansion of parental choice in North Carolina?
 
The legislature's remedial maps are compliant with the court's order so there is no reason to consider plaintiffs' maps
The legislature's remedial maps are compliant with the court's order so there is no reason to consider plaintiffs' maps
 
As part of our commitment to the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, the John Locke Foundation has joined a brief in Bianchi v. Frosh, a critical Second Amendment case in which the plaintiffs are requesting review by the U.S. Supreme Court, formally known as a Petition for Writ of Certiorari
As part of our commitment to the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, the John Locke Foundation has joined a brief in Bianchi v. Frosh, a critical Second Amendment case in which the plaintiffs are requesting review by the U.S. Supreme Court, formally known as a Petition for Writ of Certiorari
 
That’s the title of a study that appeared last month in the The European Physical Journal Plus
 
My previous brief discussed Gov. Roy Cooper’s sweeping executive order to change the state’s entire economy and state senators’ letter questioning it.
My previous brief discussed Gov. Roy Cooper’s sweeping executive order to change the state’s entire economy and state senators’ letter questioning it.
 
The court's order is not clear about how the General Assembly should draw maps or what standards they should use
The court's order is not clear about how the General Assembly should draw maps or what standards they should use
 
On Jan. 7, Gov. Roy Cooper announced a sweeping executive order whose aims included no less than to change the economy of the entire state. If the governor had such power, then this order would portend severe disruptions in people’s lives.
On Jan. 7, Gov. Roy Cooper announced a sweeping executive order whose aims included no less than to change the economy of the entire state. If the governor had such power, then this order would portend severe disruptions in people’s lives.
 
Work gives purpose, creates abundance, instills pride and responsibility, and promotes the economic growth that we see today.
Work gives purpose, creates abundance, instills pride and responsibility, and promotes the economic growth that we see today.
 
Thanks to fiscally conservative policies of spending restraint and saving, state debt continues to trend downward as highlighted in the Debt Affordability Advisory Committee’s (the Committee) annual report submitted to the Governor and General Assembly last week.
Thanks to fiscally conservative policies of spending restraint and saving, state debt continues to trend downward as highlighted in the Debt Affordability Advisory Committee’s (the Committee) annual report submitted to the Governor and General Assembly last week.
 
Democrats can’t win at the ballot box, so they’ve decided to create a tangled legal web. The left’s lawsuit industrial complex is attempting to overwhelm the courts and confuse the public.
Democrats can’t win at the ballot box, so they’ve decided to create a tangled legal web. The left’s lawsuit industrial complex is attempting to overwhelm the courts and confuse the public.
 
WRAL reported yesterday about the kurfuffle over Cheif Justice Paul Newby pointing out that there is not a “fair elections” clause in the North Carolina Constitution.
WRAL reported yesterday about the kurfuffle over Cheif Justice Paul Newby pointing out that there is not a “fair elections” clause in the North Carolina Constitution.
 
Facebook is not a natural monopoly and shouldn't be regulated like one.
Facebook is not a natural monopoly and shouldn't be regulated like one.
 
Look to the top left of the chart below. It’s a stunning number: $30 trillion-plus. That’s where the national debt stands. Peruse the other associated numbers to see the devastating burden this places on each one of us.
Look to the top left of the chart below. It’s a stunning number: $30 trillion-plus. That’s where the national debt stands. Peruse the other associated numbers to see the devastating burden this places on each one of us.
 
How is America doing one year after Joe Biden took office? That’s the subject of the “The Daily Signal Podcast,” with special guest, Rep. Bob Good of Virginia
How is America doing one year after Joe Biden took office? That’s the subject of the “The Daily Signal Podcast,” with special guest, Rep. Bob Good of Virginia
 
A statement from Amy O. Cooke, CEO of the John Locke Foundation:
 
The previous installment in this series described the disastrous effect the late 20th century crime wave had on Black and poor Americans.
The previous installment in this series described the disastrous effect the late 20th century crime wave had on Black and poor Americans.
 
Will the North Carolina Supreme Court uphold newly drawn election maps for legislative and congressional races?
Will the North Carolina Supreme Court uphold newly drawn election maps for legislative and congressional races?
 
The Democratic majority on the court has a range of options, but the upcoming election could act as a brake on their taking extreme action
The Democratic majority on the court has a range of options, but the upcoming election could act as a brake on their taking extreme action
 
The recent Civitas School Choice Poll highlights the growing popularity of school choice in North Carolina and the public’s desire for expanded educational options.
The recent Civitas School Choice Poll highlights the growing popularity of school choice in North Carolina and the public’s desire for expanded educational options.
 
By asking the court to impose a "median outcome" only "at a statewide level," they are functionally asking the court to impose gerrymanders at the county level
By asking the court to impose a "median outcome" only "at a statewide level," they are functionally asking the court to impose gerrymanders at the county level
 
Last month, the ten members of the McMinn County, Tennessee school board voted unanimously to remove the book Maus, a graphic novel about the Holocaust, from the eighth-grade curriculum.
Last month, the ten members of the McMinn County, Tennessee school board voted unanimously to remove the book Maus, a graphic novel about the Holocaust, from the eighth-grade curriculum.
 
Calls to remove North Carolina Supreme Court justices from cases are (mostly) wrong
 
Earls’ campaign statements go right up to the edge of requiring recusal
 
Millions of Americans will be watching the U.S. athletes compete in the Winter Olympics, but the performances may be overshadowed by concerns for the athletes' health and safety. They will be competing inside Communist China.
Millions of Americans will be watching the U.S. athletes compete in the Winter Olympics, but the performances may be overshadowed by concerns for the athletes' health and safety. They will be competing inside Communist China.
 
Last week John McCormack earned a “like” from me for pointing out that “Biden can keep his SCOTUS campaign promise and win the vote of every Republican senator” simply by nominating Janice Rogers Brown to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Last week John McCormack earned a “like” from me for pointing out that “Biden can keep his SCOTUS campaign promise and win the vote of every Republican senator” simply by nominating Janice Rogers Brown to the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
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