The #ncga approved a new congressional map to bolster Republicans in the 2026 election. This unnecessary, mid-decade redistricting, is a flagrant gerrymander and another reason NC should enact redistricting reform before the 2031 reapportionment. #ncpol johnlocke.org/now-that-the-g…

Watch as our CEO Donald Bryson discusses the US Supreme Court case addressing President Trump’s emergency tariffs on Spectrum News’ “Capital Tonight.” Locke filed a joint amicus brief challenging the constitutionality of emergency tariffs. #ncpol spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/c…

More reliability is coming for NC power consumers. Duke Energy’s latest filing adds 59% more natural gas and nuclear capacity but still quadruples solar capacity by 2040. #ncga #ncpol johnlocke.org/more-reliabili…

Watch tonight at 7, as PBS NC’s David Crabtree will interview Ken Burns, and discuss NC’s role in the War for Independence. Also check out our podcast, “Revolutionary Roads” which features guests with expertise on the American Revolution in NC. #ncpol johnlocke.org/ken-burns-inte…

Read our CEO Donald Bryson's latest Op-Ed in RealClearMarkets on how The United States Cannot Protect Its Way To Prosperity. #ncga #ncpol realclearmarkets.com/articles/2025/…

Watch as our Mitch Kokai discusses NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson joining Democratic counterparts in other states in a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration. It focuses on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. #ncpol #ncga carolinajournal.com/video/lockes-m…

Join Carolina Journal’s Donna King and John Locke Foundation’s Mitch Kokai on Nov 13 to discuss the results of our November CJ Poll! We welcome you to join us for lunch at JohnnyLuke's KitchenBar in Wilmington, NC. Get your tickets below! #ncpol #ncga events.humanitix.com/the-carolina-j…

Check out our 4th episode of our Revolutionary Roads podcast on the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge – The First Battle for Liberty! #ncpol #ncga youtu.be/7_b-VDJwJkY

The NCSBE is requesting public input on its planned update of its election management and campaign finance reporting software systems. It includes a bare bones description of the systems and offers a clue as to why they are looking for updates. #ncpol johnlocke.org/state-election…

Check out Episode 5 of Revolutionary Roads: From Resolutions to Revolution – The Halifax Resolves! Watch it below! #ncpol #ncga youtu.be/FIjuElQ5A-s

Check out Episode 6 of Revolutionary Roads: Founding a State – North Carolina’s First Constitution! Watch it below! #ncga #ncpol youtu.be/LtM4mGajiu0

Check out Episode 7 of Revolutionary Roads: Divided Allegiances – King’s Mountain, the Backcountry, and the Home Front! Watch it below! #ncga #ncpol youtube.com/watch?v=0rtH5O…

Duke’s latest resource plan filing shows how unreliable its planned new solar capacity is relative to new nuclear and natural gas capacity #ncpol johnlocke.org/duke-plan-conf…

The 2026 Civitas Partisan Index is LIVE! The CPI, a baseline measure of partisan leaning, is a critical resource for journalists, researchers, and others to use when examining NC legislative races. #ncpol #ncga #2026elections johnlocke.org/introducing-th…

The CPI indicates that there are 16 safe Democratic seats, one likely Democratic seat, two lean Democratic seats, three toss-up seats, three lean Republican seats, nine likely Republican seats, and 16 safe Republican seats in the NC Senate. #ncpol #ncga #2026elections