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Articles by John Hood

(3.07.03) What Else Is There To Say?
Contrasting two views about the Iraq war and two visions about America’s place in the world: a sober, rational, and determined appearance by the president and a local columnist’s utter lunacy.

(3.07.03) On Mike Easley Channeling Ronald Reagan
Gov. Mike Easley's new-found concern for fiscal restraint makes him sound like a certain former president. Perhaps our governor should ask lawmakers to go out a "win one for the Flipper."

(3.06.03) Easley’s Next Move
Having emerged from his hole in February, felt a chill in the air, and not seen his political shadow, Gov. Mike Easley beginning to assert some leadership, though not always for good.

(3.05.03) Smart Start Strikes Again
North Carolina’s most cleverly named social program has again proven its PR skills with a new report claiming educational benefits that, on closer inspection, prove far less than advertised.

(3.04.03) Easley Speech Channels Reagan
The governor's 2003 State of the State address Monday night showed him tacking to the right of his 2001 political program and rhetoric, mixing a little fiscal amnesia with fiscal analgesia.

(3.03.03) North Carolina Flunks Science
North Carolina is poised to replace its wasteful auto emission tests with an even more costly system — and one that will ignore those most responsible for our (modest) pollution problem.

(2.28.03) Celebrating the Lucky 13th
Tonight's the night to join the Locke Foundation for its 13th anniversary celebration. A preview of what we'll say -- and what's coming next from your free-market, limited-government think tank.

(2.28.03) Golden Fleece and Jackpot Dome Scandals
Scandals surrounding the Golden LEAF Foundation and economic development entities connected to Sen. Marc Basnight's political machine suggest serious ethical problems in North Carolina government.

(2.26.03) Multi-Headed Legislative Hydra
Like the creature of Greek mythology, state legislative committees keep sprouting new heads. The big picture suggests that Democrats will retain their policymaking dominance in Raleigh.

(2.25.03) Insist on Freedom
A penetrating analysis compares the State Department’s plans for a post-war Iraq with the Defense Department’s. Guess which one is more militaristic — and wrong.

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