As we get closer to the 250th celebration of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, it’s important to go back and explore the roots of the document. Much of the Declaration’s language of freedom that flowed from the pen…
Two hundred fifty years ago, the Founding Fathers set about forming a new government They drew inspiration from John Locke’s thoughts on what legitimizes government Preserving life, liberty, and property are the foundational…
John Locke and our nation’s Founders all centered the protection of property rights as a key reason for the creation of governments Eminent domain abuse continues to threaten property rights North Carolina is particularly…
Nonprofit think tanks serve a distinct role in public life by advancing enduring ideas and principled analysis — rather than engaging in partisan politics or short-term electoral strategy By educating both lawmakers and the…
As part of the John Locke Foundation’s NC250: Freedom’s Vanguard initiative, this essay contest invited students, scholars, historians, and writers to explore North Carolina’s pivotal role in the American Revolution and the…
The term “liberal” has lost its original meaning Instead of representing progressives or Democrats favoring big government, the term is a reference to liberty Properly understood, liberalism and conservatism are mutually…
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