John Locke Updates: 2008

A recent report from the Pope Center for Higher Education Policy highlighted North Carolina’s relatively high barriers to entry into the legal profession. Pope Center Vice President for…

The John Locke Foundation plays such an important role as a critic of North Carolina government policies that some politicians refuse to answer its questions. The News & Observer‘s “Under…

As North Carolina state government continues to pursue policies linked to fears about global warming, John Locke Foundation analysts continue to highlight potential drawbacks. Legal and Regulatory Policy Analyst Daren…

Climate change does affect us; it revives debate about policies that limit personal freedom and expand government control. The effort to reduce global warming involves a push for more renewable…

JLF President John Hood continues to share his knowledge of the political landscape with statewide and national audiences. Hood’s National Review Online article Wednesday recapped major developments from…

A Charlotte-area committee is considering new taxes and subsidies to deal with a perceived dearth of affordable housing, but JLF Vice President Chad Adams told the Charlotte Observer…

As candidates continue to chase votes for their parties’ presidential nominations, JLF voices continue to offer expertise. Research Editor Jon Sanders used his latest TownHall.com column to explore…

When one of the founders of the post-World War II conservative movement died this week, JLF President John Hood offered his thoughts about the man’s significance. The News & Observer’s…

William Shakespeare’s advice about lawyers notwithstanding, a new Pope Center for Higher Education Policy report suggests North Carolina has a “substantial unmet demand for legal education.” The News…

North Carolina could see a tangible impact from last year’s renewable energy legislation if a new “wind farm” proposed for Carteret County wins approval. John Locke Foundation Legal and Regulatory…