Commentary/Opinion
Opinion: School Choice Offers A Brighter Future
By John Hood RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly is about to make all children eligible for the state’s Opportunity Scholarship program. They won’t all receive the same amounts…
Opinion: Workfare Still Superior To Welfare
By John Hood RALEIGH — In Washington, Republican lawmakers are insisting that any deal with the Biden administration to raise the federal debt ceiling be accompanied by stricter work requirements…
You Decide: Is The Economy Good, Bad Or Uncertain?
By Mike Walden Clint Eastwood has long been one of my favorite actors, going all the way back to his TV series “Rawhide” in the 1950s and ‘60s. A movie…
Opinion: Make It Easier To Start Charities
By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolina has a robust network of charitable enterprises that deliver tremendous value across our great state. They feed the hungry, treat the sick, shelter…
Opinion: Who Are You Calling An Extremist?
By John Hood RALEIGH — If you’ve engaged in political activity or debate for longer than, say, a week, chances are someone thinks you’re an extremist. If your activity occurs…
Opinion: ‘Making The Grade’ Says NC Among Worst In ‘Fair School Funding’ But Data Fails To Convince
By Bob Luebke John Locke Foundation Carolina public schools are some of the worst-funded schools in the country and will need more money to adequately and fairly fund our schools…
Opinion: A Teacher’s Perspective On School Safety
By John Cabascango Our schools can be dangerous, but not in the same ways as they were in the past. Bullying, and isolation manifest differently in an age of the…
Opinion: Courts Do Have Role In Redistricting
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the North Carolina Supreme Court issued its latest redistricting decision on April 28, both angry Democrats and triumphant Republicans declared that the court had…
Opinion: Give Nurses More Freedom To Practice
By John Hood RALEIGH — In North Carolina, Medicaid expansion is a foregone conclusion. The General Assembly approved the necessary legislation. Gov. Roy Cooper signed it. While expansion is contingent…
You Decide: Will WFH And AI Help Or Harm Us?
By Mike Walden Most of us are prone to shortening names. Wolfpack becomes “Pack,” Tarheels are “Heels” and the NHL “Hurricanes” are called “Canes.” Shorter names save time and energy…
Opinion: Strike A Better Balance On Housing
By John Hood RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly is bustling with activity. Lawmakers are considering a dramatic increase in parental control over the education of their children, major…
Opinion: The Dystopian Nightmare Of Parents Choosing Their Child’s School
By David Larson Opinion Editor, Carolina Journal Last week, Republicans held a news conference, with both state House and Senate sponsors of a bill, named “Choose Your School, Choose Your Future,”…
