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A new survey found that nearly three out of every four Americans believe that parents should be able to opt their kids out of public school subjects they believe are immoral or objectionable.
A new survey found that nearly three out of every four Americans believe that parents should be able to opt their kids out of public school subjects they believe are immoral or objectionable.
 
in another poll only a minority of Germans consider themselves free
in another poll only a minority of Germans consider themselves free
 
On the news we often hear commentators compare other countries to the United States, the premise being that we have a more free country.
On the news we often hear commentators compare other countries to the United States, the premise being that we have a more free country.
 
ReasonTV recently uploaded a video titled, "How Free are You?" The video features John Stossel speaking about the latest freedom rankings from the Fraser and CATO Institutes
ReasonTV recently uploaded a video titled, "How Free are You?" The video features John Stossel speaking about the latest freedom rankings from the Fraser and CATO Institutes
 
Once again, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) has received The New American’s Constitution Award for a perfect score on the publication’s 2017 Freedom Index
Once again, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) has received The New American’s Constitution Award for a perfect score on the publication’s 2017 Freedom Index
 
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
 
North Carolina ranks No. 19 overall and is rising among all states when combining economic and personal freedoms, according to a major national report released today that used more than 230 variables to set the rankings.
North Carolina ranks No. 19 overall and is rising among all states when combining economic and personal freedoms, according to a major national report released today that used more than 230 variables to set the rankings.
 
The John Locke Foundation's First in Freedom Index ranks North Carolina No. 36 in the nation and No. 8 in our region in regulatory freedom
The John Locke Foundation's First in Freedom Index ranks North Carolina No. 36 in the nation and No. 8 in our region in regulatory freedom
 
This report is an attempt to identify the scope and cost of regulations in the state of North Carolina in a manner more comprehensive than the surveys offered by business climate indices. By these measures, North Carolina's record is mixed in terms of regulatory burden depending on the measure used.
This report is an attempt to identify the scope and cost of regulations in the state of North Carolina in a manner more comprehensive than the surveys offered by business climate indices. By these measures, North Carolina's record is mixed in terms of regulatory burden depending on the measure used.
 
Regulation costs already reach at least $3.1 billion annually in North Carolina and might stretch to as much as $25 billion. A new John Locke Foundation Policy Report focuses on a tool designed to "rein in" state regulatory overreach.
Regulation costs already reach at least $3.1 billion annually in North Carolina and might stretch to as much as $25 billion. A new John Locke Foundation Policy Report focuses on a tool designed to "rein in" state regulatory overreach.
 
A recent Carolina Journal article highlighted an important ruling against an occupational license in Texas. North Carolina state leaders should take note.
A recent Carolina Journal article highlighted an important ruling against an occupational license in Texas. North Carolina state leaders should take note.
 
This week Carolina Journal reported on an important ruling against an occupational license in Texas. State leaders should take note.
This week Carolina Journal reported on an important ruling against an occupational license in Texas. State leaders should take note.
 
The case for significantly curtailing occupational licensing in North Carolina and elsewhere recently got a major boost from an unexpected source: the White House.
The case for significantly curtailing occupational licensing in North Carolina and elsewhere recently got a major boost from an unexpected source: the White House.
 
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina added some 11,000 jobs in April and nearly 107,000 jobs over the 12-month period. That's a annual growth rate in payroll employment of 2.6 percent, which exceeds the national and Southeastern averages (each 2.2 percent).
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina added some 11,000 jobs in April and nearly 107,000 jobs over the 12-month period. That's a annual growth rate in payroll employment of 2.6 percent, which exceeds the national and Southeastern averages (each 2.2 percent).
 
According to most economic indicators, North Carolina's economy is on the upswing. Job growth exceeds the regional and national averages. The state's recent decline in unemployment - even when you include discouraged workers who've dropped out of the labor force - is one of the largest in the...
According to most economic indicators, North Carolina's economy is on the upswing. Job growth exceeds the regional and national averages. The state's recent decline in unemployment - even when you include discouraged workers who've dropped out of the labor force - is one of the largest in the...
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Lovers of socialized medicine are quick to point out that the United States is the only country in the developed world that doesn't have some form of universal, government-run, i.e., single-payer, health care system. While this may be true, the U.S. system of health care payment and delivery does...
Lovers of socialized medicine are quick to point out that the United States is the only country in the developed world that doesn't have some form of universal, government-run, i.e., single-payer, health care system. While this may be true, the U.S. system of health care payment and delivery does...
 
Lovers of socialized medicine are quick to point out that the United States is the only country in the developed world that doesn't have some form of universal government run, i.e., single payer, health care system. While this may be true, the US system of health care payment and delivery does...
Lovers of socialized medicine are quick to point out that the United States is the only country in the developed world that doesn't have some form of universal government run, i.e., single payer, health care system. While this may be true, the US system of health care payment and delivery does...
 
Over the past four years, state policymakers in Raleigh have adopted a series of sweeping changes in public policy, including a new state tax code, school choice, new energy policies, election laws, and historic reforms of the regulatory process. Some North Carolinians have welcomed these...
Over the past four years, state policymakers in Raleigh have adopted a series of sweeping changes in public policy, including a new state tax code, school choice, new energy policies, election laws, and historic reforms of the regulatory process. Some North Carolinians have welcomed these...
 
2015 represents a major milestone for the John Locke Foundation. The nonprofit think tank celebrates its silver anniversary, marking 25 years of working to advance the fight for truth, for freedom, and for the future of North Carolina.
2015 represents a major milestone for the John Locke Foundation. The nonprofit think tank celebrates its silver anniversary, marking 25 years of working to advance the fight for truth, for freedom, and for the future of North Carolina.
 
"What do you people want?" I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked that by lawmakers, activists, or reporters who don't share my political views. The term "you people" refers to the modern conservative movement in North Carolina, a phenomenon that still seems to puzzle older politicos a
"What do you people want?" I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked that by lawmakers, activists, or reporters who don't share my political views. The term "you people" refers to the modern conservative movement in North Carolina, a phenomenon that still seems to puzzle older politicos a
 
JLF unveiled FFI in connection with its 25th anniversary celebration Feb. 7 in Research Triangle Park.
JLF unveiled FFI in connection with its 25th anniversary celebration Feb. 7 in Research Triangle Park.
 
As the John Locke Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, it can look back on a quarter century of change, change in the state and in the organization itself.
As the John Locke Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, it can look back on a quarter century of change, change in the state and in the organization itself.
 
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) received the Constitution Award for scoring 100 percent on The New American’s Freedom Index.
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) received the Constitution Award for scoring 100 percent on The New American’s Freedom Index.
 
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) received a perfect score in the Freedom Index, a congressional scorecard based on 10 votes chosen by the editorial board of the conservative publication, The New American.
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) received a perfect score in the Freedom Index, a congressional scorecard based on 10 votes chosen by the editorial board of the conservative publication, The New American.
 
The past quarter-century of academic scholarship suggests state and local officials can promote economic growth by keeping overall tax and regulatory burdens as low as possible, investing effectively in public safety and the courts, and increasing productivity of spending on infrastructure and educa
The past quarter-century of academic scholarship suggests state and local officials can promote economic growth by keeping overall tax and regulatory burdens as low as possible, investing effectively in public safety and the courts, and increasing productivity of spending on infrastructure and educa
 
For 20 years, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington-based Heritage Foundation have produced international indexes of economic freedom. Countries that adopt fiscal restraint and free trade, protect the rights of contract and property ownership, and avoid excessive taxes or regulations earn...
For 20 years, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington-based Heritage Foundation have produced international indexes of economic freedom. Countries that adopt fiscal restraint and free trade, protect the rights of contract and property ownership, and avoid excessive taxes or regulations earn...
 
To what degree does your country respect and encourage the freedom to be generous? That's the question examined in a new pilot study from the Hudson Institute's Center for Global Prosperity.
To what degree does your country respect and encourage the freedom to be generous? That's the question examined in a new pilot study from the Hudson Institute's Center for Global Prosperity.
 
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
 
The United States has been slipping in recent international rankings of economic freedom, including the Fraser Institute's widely publicized Economic Freedom of the Word annual report.
The United States has been slipping in recent international rankings of economic freedom, including the Fraser Institute's widely publicized Economic Freedom of the Word annual report.
 
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