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At both the federal and state levels, debates about tax reform often devolve quickly into wildly conflicting claims about winners and losers.
Published: Monday, July 22nd, 2013 @ 6:50 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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When statistics came out in early August that North Carolina high school graduation rates had topped 80 percent for the first time in memory, politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to claim credit and point fingers.
Published: Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 @ 5:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The last presidential election that focused squarely on issues was the 1972 Nixon-McGovern campaign. Since then campaigns have spent more time and money framing their opponent than dealing with issues.
Published: Saturday, September 8th, 2012 @ 10:33 am
By: Tom Campbell
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In nearly three decades of writing a syndicated column on North Carolina politics and government, I've always received a steady stream of reader response.
Published: Friday, August 10th, 2012 @ 12:48 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Pentagon budget is a popular target of leftists when the whole concept of cutting spending gets raised. Stories from the 80s about alleged $2000 toilet seats are recycled.
Published: Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 @ 2:10 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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In this season of political claims, counterclaims, and calling of names, separating truth from error or falsehood can be a challenge. When in doubt, apply the Bacon Test.
Published: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 @ 6:39 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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On Saturday, January 8th, the country witnessed a tragic and horrific act of violence. Six innocent individuals were killed at a shopping center in Tucson, Arizona.
Published: Saturday, January 15th, 2011 @ 9:57 am
By: Diane Rufino
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