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Jenna Ashley Robinson joined the Pope Center in January 2007. She was previously the E.A. Morris Fellowship Assistant at the John Locke Foundation, where she worked since 2001.
Robinson graduated from N.C. State with a degree in political science and French in May 2003 and has studied at the University of East Anglia School of American Studies in Norwich, England. She received her master's degree in political science from UNC-Chapel Hill in December 2005. She is a Ph.D. candidate in political science with a concentration in American politics and a minor in methods. She is also a graduate of the Koch Associates Program sponsored by the Charles G. Koch Foundation.
(12.29.09) How UNC Spends Its Money: A Lot More Than Instruction
RALEIGH — When it comes to reform, sunshine is the best disinfectant. In the coming months, the Pope Center will be exploring finances of the UNC system in order to better understand whether the system is properly acting as a fiduciary of taxpayer money.
(9.03.09) Smoking Out a Dog of a Policy Proposal
Banning dogs at restaurants is a logical extension of bans on smoking.
(8.28.09) Smoking Out A Dog of a Policy Proposal
Once you’ve accepted government meddling with decisions that belong in private hands, you shouldn’t be surprised by the bad ideas that emerge.
(6.27.08) A Different Kind of Environmentalist
Some people believe big government is incompatible with their desire to live in harmony with the earth.
(2.29.08) In Defense of the Electoral College
The United States would sacrifice a key component of its federal election system if it rejected the current method for choosing the president.
(11.30.07) Opening the Door to Voter Choice
A thriving, competitive democracy depends on more than just the same two choices year in and year out.
(7.06.07) The Nuclear Option
There's a gaping hole in North Carolina environmentalists' push for increased use of clean, renewable energy sources.
(3.09.07) Liberty vs. Democracy
Americans venerate a system that can lead to abuse of freedom and fundamental rights.
(10.13.06) Too Much Hype About Hybrids
A cost-benefit analysis yields better results for other vehicles.
(8.18.06) Runoffs Without the Costs
A new voting process promises greater voter input at less expense for the taxpayer.