Carolina Journal Print Columnists
Articles by John Hood

(8.19.02) Again with the “Dimwit”
Reactions from state politicians to a downgrade of North Carolina's bond rating proves that a previous description of lawmakers as “dimwits” fits several of them uncomfortably well.

(8.18.02) The Bowles-Blue Sprint
There's only three weeks to go until the Senate primary, and the Democratic nomination is still anyone's to get. The campaign hasn't unfolded according to predictions, so don't expect any.

(8.15.02) Truth & Fiction on Colleges
Among the info coming soon in the Locke Foundation's Agenda 2002 briefing book for candidates are statistics showing that the UNC system is generously funded and not accomplishing much with the dough – contrary to what you may have heard.

(8.14.02) Who's Got the Power?
Revenue Secretary Norris Tolson and CP&L are telling different tales about a legal opinion the former received on local franchise taxes. CP&L says it helped them decide to sue several localities. Tolson says Revenue didn't fork over the opinion.

(8.13.02) Fleeting Thoughts on the Budget
A few random musings on the just-passed House budget plan, including the definition of a tax increase, the three Republican yes-votes, and the wrongheaded ban on UNC's Qur'an reading.

(8.12.02) A Good Kind of Bribery
When we complain about corporate contributions to politicians, let's define our terms a bit. Paying politicians to leave you alone (a protection racket, in other words) is far superior to paying politicians a bounty to get them to steal for you.

(8.11.02) Still Dimming Bright Beginnings
The fallout continues in Charlotte as advocates and critics of a highly touted preschool program debate whether it has made a difference in the performance of low-income students. We need more study, not a stalking horse for universal preschool.

(8.08.02) A Shifting Political Wind
The Democratic surge on the generic congressional ballot represents a very real concern on the part of some independents and moderates that Bush isn't moving aggressively enough on the economy.

(8.07.02) TransPark Nearing End
The pathetic Global TransPark project near Kinston may finally be nearing its end, but a recent decision by the Council of State to make a costly land purchase for the TransPark should emphasize that it will take vigilance to ensure the project doesn't remain on state life support indefinitely.

(8.06.02) What Is Racism?
A column in a local newspaper marketed to black readers prompts the question of whether it is racist to mention only the black candidates in a political contest while neglecting to mention any white candidate running for the same office.

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