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Articles by John Hood

(1.03.03) The Public’s Right to Know
The State Bureau of Investigation is changing its policy regarding how theft and misappropriation in state agencies will be reported to the public. Here’s hoping their stated concern for employee privacy is the only factor at work here.

(1.03.03) Competitors Should Take Edwards Seriously
For all those tempted to dismiss Sen. John Edwards as a lightweight newcomer and his presidential campaign as a preordained failure, I’d like you to meet two friends of mine: D.G. Martin and Lauch Faircloth.

(1.02.03) UNC Stumbles Around, Again
Another controversy at UNC-Chapel Hill, which tried to discriminate against a religious group while citing the school's anti-discrimination policy, raises questions about a certain lack of common sense.

(12.31.02) Piedmont Triad: Officially Loony
The Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point region is proving to have just as many lunatics as there in Charlotte and the Triangle, given news that officials are considering a mass transit are project for $2 billion in construction costs alone that could hit taxpayers.

(12.30.02) States Want Cash from DC
State governments have a combined $17.5 billion deficit this year, and want Washington to bail them out. North Carolina is in a different boat — but ours is sinking, too, just not this year.

(12.27.02) End, Don’t Mend, Sales Tax
As the Easley administration and lawmakers prepare to debate sales-tax reform, they should seek the understand more clearly why the current system is flawed, and what alternatives exist.

(12.27.02) A New Plan for a New Economy
It's time for North Carolina to set in motion the public policies likely to generate the most economic growth in an Internet, high-tech economy. Lower taxes and less regulations would be a good start.

(12.24.02) Carolina Journal housekeeping
On the night before the night before Christmas, not a creature was stirring in the political house, so now seems the time to mention some housekeeping items regarding Carolina Journal and invite your comments and suggestions.

(12.23.02) A Right to beg?
Asheville’s new law against “aggressive panhandling” has drawn national attention. At its core is an interesting point about why free speech is incoherent without private property rights.

(12.22.02) North Carolina’s security role
The Bush administration is planning to increase funding for special forces by $1 billion. Even if this didn’t involve a major investment in North Carolina, it would have deserved a cheer.

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