News
Luddy urges NC lawmakers to reject casino gambling
Prominent conservative businessman and GOP donor Robert Luddy is asking North Carolina lawmakers to reject contributions from the gaming industry.
Opinion
The left is organizing. Are you?
The John Locke Foundation organization, including the Carolina Journal, was recently subpoenaed in the lawsuit filed by left-leaning Democracy NC, NC Black Alliance, and the League of Women Voters North Carolina. They are perennially litigious groups that target policy from the Republican legislature, and are now suing the State Board of Elections members to stop...
Opinion
NC cities should pass Israel/Hamas resolution, but not the one protesters want
Even though the war between Israel and Hamas is half a world away, it has managed to be one of the biggest hot-button issues moving into North Carolina’s 2024 elections. For example, Mark Robinson’s rivals in the gubernatorial race, both Republicans and Democrats, have pointed to past comments he made on social media to suggest...
Opinion
Quasi teacher’s union NCAE is raising dues again. But what value do they provide?
North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and their parent organization the National Education Association (NEA) increased already exorbitant membership dues on North Carolina teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Let’s try to put into perspective what NCAE/NEA member dues pay for and the value brought to paying teachers. NCAE/NEA play politics. Contributions and endorsements are...
Opinion
Complacency puts N.C. charter school movement at risk
Since the election of Republican legislative majorities in 2010, charter schools have enjoyed a winning streak of pro-charter legislation and policy. Those victories included the removal of the 100-school cap, more generous allowances for grade and enrollment expansion, and a much-improved charter application and approval process. While a handful of their concerns have not been...
Opinion
Beware The Teacher Resignation Spin
Media reports and opinion pieces from departing North Carolina teachers will overstate the issues surrounding teacher turnover and the reasons most teachers choose to leave their positions.
Opinion
Women’s ‘Advocates’ Are Holding Women Back
Women's issues extend far beyond those touted by the political Left.
Opinion
Aquarium Toes Environmentalist Line
Politically motivated messages mar a trip to a popular state attraction.
Opinion
All in the Families
In the aftermath of the Blueprint NC imbroglio, there has a new wave of attention to North Carolina think tanks, policy centers, and activist groups.
Opinion
Locke Letter Vol. 20, No. 4, Fall 2011
In this issue: Strength in numbers Left-wind attacks say a lot Retirement beckons JLF staffer New faces, new energy Restoring the bedrock of our republic Amending the N.C. Constitution Meet supporter Bill Cobey Do you have leadership potential? Conservative renaissance needs you
Opinion
Locke Letter Vol. 19, No. 3, Summer 2010
In this issue: We need your support JLF in the media JLF Freedom Club coming to your community Lights out at the legislature New JLF faces Research and reports Redistricting and the fall election Pre-election luncheon/analysis
Opinion
Foundation and Empire
One of the most underreported stories in North Carolina politics is the influence of a politically connected foundation run by a former state legislator.
