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We’ve heard about supply chain issues for months now and inflation even longer than that. But in the background, quietly driving up costs around the world, is deglobalization.
We’ve heard about supply chain issues for months now and inflation even longer than that. But in the background, quietly driving up costs around the world, is deglobalization.
 
Jessica Thompson, attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, discusses Ole Time Smokehouse’s lawsuit challenging Farmville Food truck rules.
 
Discrimination is unpopular with voters. That’s good news. Last month, the John Locke Foundation released new polling data revealing that North Carolina voters would support an amendment to ban discrimination or special treatment in public education, hiring, and contracting.
Discrimination is unpopular with voters. That’s good news. Last month, the John Locke Foundation released new polling data revealing that North Carolina voters would support an amendment to ban discrimination or special treatment in public education, hiring, and contracting.
 
North Carolina is an obviously better place to work than D.C., New York, and California. But the leftist group Oxfam (supporters of compulsory unionization) is trying to smear N.C. as the worst place in the United States for workers.
North Carolina is an obviously better place to work than D.C., New York, and California. But the leftist group Oxfam (supporters of compulsory unionization) is trying to smear N.C. as the worst place in the United States for workers.
 
We have written for years about the hidden but manifold environmental dangers posed by electric vehicles
We have written for years about the hidden but manifold environmental dangers posed by electric vehicles
 
This news release from N.C. Senate Republicans arrived this morning in my in box.
 
On Wednesday, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, who had been told he was not permitted to play or practice with the team until he met eligibility requirements, which for home team players in New York City includes getting vaccinated for COVID-19.
On Wednesday, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, who had been told he was not permitted to play or practice with the team until he met eligibility requirements, which for home team players in New York City includes getting vaccinated for COVID-19.
 
The re-election campaign of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) released new shirts this week mocking leftists for coming to the state of Florida to escape restrictive coronavirus lockdown measures in their own states.
The re-election campaign of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) released new shirts this week mocking leftists for coming to the state of Florida to escape restrictive coronavirus lockdown measures in their own states.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses a controversy surrounding the N.C. Supreme Court and a case tied to the 2018 voter ID amendment.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses a controversy surrounding the N.C. Supreme Court and a case tied to the 2018 voter ID amendment.
 
Today’s bad polling for Democrats comes from the Wall Street Journal.
Today’s bad polling for Democrats comes from the Wall Street Journal.
 
Since the release of North Carolina’s conference budget on November 15th, there has been much speculation over the budget’s promise of a large grant award to a qualifying company that will invest in Randolph County’s “megasite industrial park.”
Since the release of North Carolina’s conference budget on November 15th, there has been much speculation over the budget’s promise of a large grant award to a qualifying company that will invest in Randolph County’s “megasite industrial park.”
 
Ray Nothstine, Carolina Journal opinion editor, discusses Gov Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill targeting concepts tied to Critical Race Theory.
Ray Nothstine, Carolina Journal opinion editor, discusses Gov Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill targeting concepts tied to Critical Race Theory.
 
the same thing happened in Romania a few weeks ago
 
Elon Musk is a fascinating big ideas guy. His big ideas have resulted in thousands upon thousands of jobs, not to mention new technologies that enhance our lives and life experience.
Elon Musk is a fascinating big ideas guy. His big ideas have resulted in thousands upon thousands of jobs, not to mention new technologies that enhance our lives and life experience.
 
Dr. Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, discusses Judge David Lee’s latest actions in North Carolina’s Leandro school funding case.
Dr. Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, discusses Judge David Lee’s latest actions in North Carolina’s Leandro school funding case.
 
Jon Sanders, senior fellow in regulatory studies and research editor at the John Locke Foundation, discusses the importance of natural immunity and its role in the argument against COVID-19 vaccine passports.
Jon Sanders, senior fellow in regulatory studies and research editor at the John Locke Foundation, discusses the importance of natural immunity and its role in the argument against COVID-19 vaccine passports.
 
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a report on Monday about their investigation into the death of legendary comedian Bob Saget, who was found dead in a Florida hotel room Sunday.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a report on Monday about their investigation into the death of legendary comedian Bob Saget, who was found dead in a Florida hotel room Sunday.
 
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center of Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses the significance of county clusters in North Carolina’s election redistricting.
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center of Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses the significance of county clusters in North Carolina’s election redistricting.
 
Rather than being a sign of gerrymandering, districts that wrap around cities indicate respect for municipal boundaries and communities of interest
Rather than being a sign of gerrymandering, districts that wrap around cities indicate respect for municipal boundaries and communities of interest
 
Four Democrat justices on the North Carolina Supreme Court could become the “Usurper Four” if they manage to remove two of their colleagues from a case involving Constitutional Amendments that were voted on in 2018.
Four Democrat justices on the North Carolina Supreme Court could become the “Usurper Four” if they manage to remove two of their colleagues from a case involving Constitutional Amendments that were voted on in 2018.
 
If asked to identify a symbol for justice most of us would picture a blindfolded Lady Liberty holding aloft a balance scale in one hand and a sword in the other.
If asked to identify a symbol for justice most of us would picture a blindfolded Lady Liberty holding aloft a balance scale in one hand and a sword in the other.
 
Social media users made #BareShelvesBiden trend near the top of Twitter on Sunday as they vented frustration over supply chain issues that continue to impact many U.S. consumers.
Social media users made #BareShelvesBiden trend near the top of Twitter on Sunday as they vented frustration over supply chain issues that continue to impact many U.S. consumers.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses North Carolina’s latest K-12 public school test scores.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses North Carolina’s latest K-12 public school test scores.
 
Thanks to a series of egregious policy blunders, crime has once again become a pressing issue in the United States.
Thanks to a series of egregious policy blunders, crime has once again become a pressing issue in the United States.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
A statue that was erected to honor Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force who was killed by U.S. forces in 2020, was torched hours after it was unveiled last week in Iran.
A statue that was erected to honor Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force who was killed by U.S. forces in 2020, was torched hours after it was unveiled last week in Iran.
 
Often, incoming freshmen receive their first university assignment before the school year even begins: the summer reading. Many institutions see the summer reading assignment as an opportunity for new students to develop a sense of camaraderie.
Often, incoming freshmen receive their first university assignment before the school year even begins: the summer reading. Many institutions see the summer reading assignment as an opportunity for new students to develop a sense of camaraderie.
 
A new poll by Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina provides more good news for school choice supporters in the Tar Heel state. The survey polled 500 likely voters on a variety of school choice issues.
A new poll by Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina provides more good news for school choice supporters in the Tar Heel state. The survey polled 500 likely voters on a variety of school choice issues.
 
Ray Nothstine, Carolina Journal opinion editor, explains his concerns about a UNC course focusing on “whiteness.”
Ray Nothstine, Carolina Journal opinion editor, explains his concerns about a UNC course focusing on “whiteness.”
 
On Wednesday, the Labor Department revealed data showing that in December, consumer prices rose by 7% over the previous year, the fastest increase in roughly 40 years.
On Wednesday, the Labor Department revealed data showing that in December, consumer prices rose by 7% over the previous year, the fastest increase in roughly 40 years.
 
Does the average person have any idea what is now considered “normal” in the field of K-12 education? I already had some misgivings after reading Jay Schalin’s devastating review of the curricula in education schools.
Does the average person have any idea what is now considered “normal” in the field of K-12 education? I already had some misgivings after reading Jay Schalin’s devastating review of the curricula in education schools.
 
Dr. Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, discusses inappropriate N.C. school quiz questions that attracted media attention.
Dr. Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, discusses inappropriate N.C. school quiz questions that attracted media attention.
 
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