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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.

This past week 97.7% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
This past week 97.7% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
 
The Internet has come a long way from the days of AOL’s universally recognized dial-up sound, Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service, and MySpace’s top friends list.
The Internet has come a long way from the days of AOL’s universally recognized dial-up sound, Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service, and MySpace’s top friends list.
 
Many are probably familiar with the ads targeting North Carolina’s latest redistricting case, known as the Harper vs. Hall case, over the last few weeks.
Many are probably familiar with the ads targeting North Carolina’s latest redistricting case, known as the Harper vs. Hall case, over the last few weeks.
 
A small advantage in public support Republicans have over Democrats translates into a larger advantage in both statewide and legislative races
A small advantage in public support Republicans have over Democrats translates into a larger advantage in both statewide and legislative races
 
In what will come as a surprise only to economically-challenged progressives, a new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that the enhanced federal unemployment benefits last year slowed the return to work.
In what will come as a surprise only to economically-challenged progressives, a new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that the enhanced federal unemployment benefits last year slowed the return to work.
 
Walk into a commercial hair salon and you’ll find your stylist’s state license on the wall or the counter.
Walk into a commercial hair salon and you’ll find your stylist’s state license on the wall or the counter.
 
My husband used to work for a governor, and I know that elective office is a tough, tough gig, with the toughest of them all located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
My husband used to work for a governor, and I know that elective office is a tough, tough gig, with the toughest of them all located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
 
New information reveals that Princeton Gerrymandering Project actively helped Democrats
 
Forced mask-wearing in schools has become one of the signature shames of our era.
Forced mask-wearing in schools has become one of the signature shames of our era.
 
One of my favorite constitutional law experts is George Washington University’s Jonathan Turley.
One of my favorite constitutional law experts is George Washington University’s Jonathan Turley.
 
It’s easy to lose sight of real people when we talk about public policy choices and the data, research, and pros and cons of decisions. But this week, as we celebrated National School Choice Week at Locke, Krystal Hicks-Lee brought it all home.
It’s easy to lose sight of real people when we talk about public policy choices and the data, research, and pros and cons of decisions. But this week, as we celebrated National School Choice Week at Locke, Krystal Hicks-Lee brought it all home.
 
According to a report released yesterday by the State Treasurer’s office, most nonprofit hospitals are not meeting their requirements of charity care.
According to a report released yesterday by the State Treasurer’s office, most nonprofit hospitals are not meeting their requirements of charity care.
 
The bill is the latest step in getting modems out of voting machines
 
The North Carolina State Auditor’s Office launched an investigation into the Brunswick County town of Ocean Isle after receiving several allegations.
The North Carolina State Auditor’s Office launched an investigation into the Brunswick County town of Ocean Isle after receiving several allegations.
 
Our nation and state are divided on an array of issues, but there is little disagreement in North Carolina about the role parents should play in their child’s education.
Our nation and state are divided on an array of issues, but there is little disagreement in North Carolina about the role parents should play in their child’s education.
 
In recognition of National School Choice Week, the John Locke Foundation asked 600 likely general election voters to assess the condition of education in North Carolina and opine on the state’s popular public and private school choice programs.
In recognition of National School Choice Week, the John Locke Foundation asked 600 likely general election voters to assess the condition of education in North Carolina and opine on the state’s popular public and private school choice programs.
 
Sen. Graham is right. Today the reality of consequences hits like a ton of bricks.
Sen. Graham is right. Today the reality of consequences hits like a ton of bricks.
 
Have your snagged your seat yet? Don’t be left out of Locke’s Carolina Liberty Conference, Friday/Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree.
Have your snagged your seat yet? Don’t be left out of Locke’s Carolina Liberty Conference, Friday/Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree.
 
This past week 96.8% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone. Nevertheless, 24 out of 25 (96.1%) adult North Carolinians — and 93.7% of all North Carolinians — are estimated to have either been at least partially vaccinated or acquired natural immunity
This past week 96.8% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone. Nevertheless, 24 out of 25 (96.1%) adult North Carolinians — and 93.7% of all North Carolinians — are estimated to have either been at least partially vaccinated or acquired natural immunity
 
Public Schools in N.C. Lose Students to Private, Charter, Home Schools
 
Marc Elias proves again that he has an exceedingly high tolerance for his own hypocrisy and shame.
Marc Elias proves again that he has an exceedingly high tolerance for his own hypocrisy and shame.
 
According to the latest North Carolina Department of Commerce release, North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% in December 2021.
According to the latest North Carolina Department of Commerce release, North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% in December 2021.
 
My latest column for the American Institute for Economic Research, “Freedom and Whisky Go Together Like Tyranny and Oppression,” opens at a Burns Night supper in Raleigh not too long ago.
My latest column for the American Institute for Economic Research, “Freedom and Whisky Go Together Like Tyranny and Oppression,” opens at a Burns Night supper in Raleigh not too long ago.
 
I barely got to know my husband’s grandmother before she passed away early in my marriage.
I barely got to know my husband’s grandmother before she passed away early in my marriage.
 
In a little-discussed executive order issued Jan. 7, Gov. Cooper imposed unrealistic electric vehicle sales quotas on the state’s auto industry, among other draconian diktats.
In a little-discussed executive order issued Jan. 7, Gov. Cooper imposed unrealistic electric vehicle sales quotas on the state’s auto industry, among other draconian diktats.
 
This past October the North Carolina Department of Health and Humans Services (DHHS) started reporting data on reinfections with Covid-19 (in daily case counts) and post-vaccination infections (in weekly respiratory disease surveillance reports).
This past October the North Carolina Department of Health and Humans Services (DHHS) started reporting data on reinfections with Covid-19 (in daily case counts) and post-vaccination infections (in weekly respiratory disease surveillance reports).
 
Hats off to the folks at Axios for creating a data map using new Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Hats off to the folks at Axios for creating a data map using new Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
 
It’s National School Choice Week. North Carolina and all of America will be celebrating the ability of parents to choose the best education for their child.
It’s National School Choice Week. North Carolina and all of America will be celebrating the ability of parents to choose the best education for their child.
 
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Joe Biden presidency, Sen. Thom Tillis gives his perspective on what Mr. Biden has meant to – and done to – America.
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Joe Biden presidency, Sen. Thom Tillis gives his perspective on what Mr. Biden has meant to – and done to – America.
 
My Locke colleagues Dr. Terry Stoops and Dr. Bob Luebke in the Center for Effective Education are the experts in school choice and education policy, so be sure to follow their analysis of this and other school choice data.
My Locke colleagues Dr. Terry Stoops and Dr. Bob Luebke in the Center for Effective Education are the experts in school choice and education policy, so be sure to follow their analysis of this and other school choice data.
 
Inflation rages due to the Biden administration’s massive spending sprees, hitting our wallets hard while driving lots of cash into Washington coffers.
Inflation rages due to the Biden administration’s massive spending sprees, hitting our wallets hard while driving lots of cash into Washington coffers.
 
Elections board counsel Katelyn Love has demonstrated both ignorance of, and contempt for, state election law
Elections board counsel Katelyn Love has demonstrated both ignorance of, and contempt for, state election law
 
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and the republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee expanded their ongoing probe into the federal government’s policing of school board meetings to include the Department of Education.
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and the republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee expanded their ongoing probe into the federal government’s policing of school board meetings to include the Department of Education.
 
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