The Right AOC on Point: Nuclear energy holds key to reducing carbon emissions

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” explains why nuclear energy provides the only realistic solution to reduce carbon emissions. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC.

The Right AOC on Point: Locke expert exposes problems with N.C. social studies glossary

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” explains how Locke’s Terry Stoops helped derail a problematic glossary tied to new N.C. public school social studies standards. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC.

The Right AOC on Point: Senate plan would create billions in savings for N.C. taxpayers

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” describes the benefits of the N.C. Senate’s latest tax reform plan. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC.

The Right AOC on Point: People should demand answers about COVID-19 lockdowns

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” says North Carolina needs a great reckoning about lockdowns and other restrictions tied to COVID-19. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC.

The Right AOC on Point: Pipeline shutdown offers preview of Green New Deal

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” explains why this week’s pipeline shutdown should make us more concerned about the Green New Deal. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC.

History repeats itself

My undergraduate degree is in journalism, and my graduate degree is in history. That just means I’m interested in the history of journalism.   In our constitutional republic, the importance of a free and honest press and informed citizenry can’t be overstated. As I look at the state of media today, I’m thankful that independent news...

The Right AOC on Point: Biden earns high marks from the wrong AOC

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” explains why it’s bad news that U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez likes President Biden’s first 100 days in office. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​​​​​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC.

The Right AOC on Point: UNC honors creator of discredited 1619 Project

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” questions the UNC-Chapel Hill journalism school’s decision to hire the creator of the 1619 Project. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​​​​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC​​​​​​​​​.

The Right AOC on Point: Lawmakers urge Cooper to reject vaccine passports

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” discusses N.C. House Republicans’ recent letter to Gov. Roy Cooper. The letter urges the governor to reject vaccine passports. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​​​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC​​​​​​​​.

The Right AOC on Point: Bill would protect your right to anonymous political speech and association

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” touts potential benefits of Senate Bill 636. It would protect your right to anonymous political speech and association. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC​​​​​​​.

The Right AOC on Point: Playing politics instead of baseball hurts the people

John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” explains how Major League Baseball’s commissioner is ruining the game. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC​ and https://twitter.com/TheRightAOC​​​​​​.

Cooper’s budget reminds us that our legislative culture of fiscal responsibility needs protecting 

A decade ago, North Carolina was on a trajectory to look more like New York or Illinois. We were economically stagnant with one of the worst business climates in the nation.