John Locke Updates: 2009

The John Locke Foundation’s assessment of “parent-friendliness” within North Carolina’s public school systems continues to attract media attention. The Mount Airy News noted this week Education…

The state’s largest newspapers called on John Hood in the past week to analyze hot political topics. The News & Observer and Charlotte Observer published a…

National and statewide topics attracted attention from John Locke Foundation experts writing opinion pieces in the past week. Policy Analyst and Research Editor Jon Sanders‘ latest contribution to…

John Locke Foundation experts closed 2009 with several television appearances. President John Hood contributed to News 14 Carolina’s year-end “Political Connections” program, while Vice President for Outreach Becki Gray joined…

John Locke Foundation Vice President for Outreach Becki Gray earned this week her first opportunity to host an afternoon radio talk show. Gray hosted WPTF Radio’s afternoon program Wednesday, and…

The Beaufort Observer noted again this week Carolina Journal Executive Editor Don Carrington‘s ongoing efforts to expose dubious dealings associated with former Gov. Mike Easley. Meanwhile, the Tryon…

When Accuracy in Media listed a handful of “conservative media outlets that are worth watching next year,” Carolina Journal earned a spot on the list. In addition to…

New developments in the ongoing federal and state investigations of former Gov. Mike Easley included his former aide Ruffin Poole’s decision Thursday not to offer testimony to the State Board…

A profile of conservative businessman and philanthropist Art Pope in the latest National Review includes the following assessment of the John Locke Foundation: “It is easily the most influential public-policy…

The Fayetteville Observer turned to Roy Cordato for reaction to the latest figures Cumberland County has used to tout the benefits of federal stimulus spending. Cordato’s critique of…