John Locke Foundation

Final thoughts on birthright citizenship from our Jon Guze.

Final thoughts on birthright citizenship In January 2025, President Trump signed an executive order denying birthright citizenship to the children of illegal aliens and temporary visitors. In a research brief published soon afterwards, I made a prediction: [D]espite the imaginative arguments some originalists have put forward in defense o...

NC faced an extreme heat event on June 11–12.

Once again, nuclear, natural gas, and coal power kept the power on without incident, underscoring the importance of affordable, reliable electricity.

What kept North Carolina cool during a recent heat emergency The DOE gave Duke Energy an emergency order during a June 11–12 heat wave to waive emissions restrictions in order to secure the power grid.

Richard Caswell: Leader of men.

Whether fighting on the battlefield, speaking in the colonial assembly room, watching over NC’s finances, or serving as governor, Richard Caswell always seemed to be chosen by his peers to be their leader.

Richard Caswell: A Revolutionary Force in North Carolina Explore the pivotal role of Richard Caswell, a key leader during the American Revolution, shaping North Carolina's early government and military.