Liberty
Is Trump Disqualified Under Section Three of the 14th Amendment?
Two democratically aligned advocacy organizations recently sent a letter to the election boards in ten states, including North Carolina. In the letter, Free Speech For People and Mi Familia Vota Education Fund argue that Donald Trump is…
North Carolina Ban on Giving Food or Drink for Voting Is Likely Safe After Court Ruling
A federal judge partially struck down Georgia’s ban on giving food and drink to people standing in line to vote. What does that mean for North Carolina’s similar law? Judge…
Cementing North Carolina’s Position as America’s Energy Leader
Duke Energy recently announced its plans to replace one of the company’s coal-fired power plants with new small modular reactors at the Belews Creek Steam Station. Also included in their revised…
Veto-Mania in North Carolina: School’s in Session with New Rules
Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day. Let’s take a look at…
Locke Back 2 School Launch Party: A Family-Friendly Kickoff to the New School Year
What: Celebrate the beginning of the school year with the John Locke Foundation at our Back 2 School Launch Party! Locke will provide parents with resources and students with complimentary school supply…
The Learning Loss Generation?
Research on the pandemic’s effect on student enrichment shows that just forty-five percent of North Carolina’s K-12 students passed state reading, math, and science exams. Recently, Donna King, editor-in-chief of…
New Report Exposes the Unintended Consequences of Biofuel Incentives and Mandates
RALEIGH — The John Locke Foundation is releasing a first-of-its-kind report today, “In the Tank: Grading State Biofuel Incentives and Mandates,” grading states on their biofuel incentives and mandates. The…
Preserving Our ‘Shining City on a Hill’: Why Freedom Conservatism Makes Sense
In 1961, Ronald Reagan said: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. The only way they…
Back to School, but Still No Parents Bill of Rights
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being. Earlier this…
Cancel Culture Is Alive and Well in North Carolina, Continued
In a previous blogpost I reported on cancellations at two North Carolina educational institutions. Today I’m sorry to have to report on another. The victim in this case is Stephen Porter,…
Misconceptions About the Supreme Court’s Decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings. While many commentators…
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: A Farewell to Personal Financial Responsibility?
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the…