RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation is proud to announce Mr. Rodney Pitts as its new Board Chair. A seasoned supporter of free markets and longtime board member, Mr. Pitts has an extensive history of commitment to the economic prosperity of North Carolinians. “We are thankful to have Mr. Pitts as a guiding voice at...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation is honored to announce that Dr. Troy Kickler, Senior Fellow and Managing Director of the North Carolina History Curriculum Project, has been jointly appointed by the state’s Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to North Carolina’s prestigious “America’s Semiquincentennial Committee.” We...
Raleigh, NC / Denver, CO – Together, the John Locke Foundation and Independence Institute have filed an amicus brief in the landmark Supreme Court case, National Rifle Association of America (NRA) v. Vullo. This filing represents a unified stance by two leading public policy research organizations dedicated to the preservation of constitutional liberties and the rule of law. ...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation is proud to announce Jessica Thompson as our new Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel. Jessica is returning to her roots in North Carolina after litigating at the Pacific Legal Foundation to uphold individual liberty across the nation. “Having Jessica Thompson on board is a major win for...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation presents potential solutions to improve our state’s vital seaports in our latest report, “Gateway to the World: A Report on North Carolina’s Ports.” North Carolina’s maritime ports are seeing all-time record traffic. This increased demand for our ports has exacerbated existing complications and created new challenges. Locke’s brand new report...
RALEIGH – A coalition of news and public organizations has sent a public letter to members of the North Carolina General Assembly expressing their deep concern over recent changes to the state’s public records laws. The coalition is urging lawmakers to reconsider and rescind Section 27.9 of the 2023 Appropriations Act (HB 259), which grants broad discretion...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation’s gripping short film, In the Pines, is making waves through the film festival circuit. The film, produced by Greg de Deugd, and directed by Dugan Bridges, is a tale of resiliency in the face of hate and political turbulence. Set in the backdrop of a post-Reconstruction Wilmington, the powerful film...
What: The John Locke Foundation will offer two in-person opportunities next week for reporters to attend our August Civitas Poll presentation and ask questions to Locke’s now-CEO Donald Bryson, and political analyst Mitch Kokai. Discover the insights and analysis of the latest Civitas Poll results over a meal.The topics in this month’s poll include: presidential and...
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 kits, lunch, ice cream, bouncy houses, creative craft stations, and photo opportunities with beloved local mascots. When: Saturday, August 26, 2023; 1:00 pm – 4:00...
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 report outlines the real-world concerns related to policies that interfere in the domestic agriculture market and pit fuel against food for America’s finite farmland. The...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation is proud to announce the launch of “Carolinas Academic Leadership Network” (CALN), a collaborative initiative between Locke, the Palmetto Promise Institute, and the South Carolina Policy Council. CALN aims to provide fellowship, training, and support to local school board members in North and South Carolina. CALN’s goal is to...
RALEIGH — A statement from Bob Luebke, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation. “This is incredibly good news for parents, students, and the people of North Carolina. The Opportunity Scholarship Program helps more than 25,000 students across our state attend private schools that serve their individual needs. Many more...