On this episode of Our American Stories our own Madisyn's mother shares her story of youthful ambition Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories growing up in small-town Mississippi all Donna Martin wanted to do was move to a big city and become a famous actress When the opportunity arose to move to California for the summer she didn't hesitate Only one problem there aren't many acting opportunities in Yosemite National Park Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories growing up in smalltown Mississippi all Donna Martin wanted to do was move to a big city and become a famous actress When the opportunity arose to move to California for the summer she didn't hesitate Only one problem there aren't many acting opportunities in Yosemite National Park Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Steve Thomas Oxford Mississippi's local magician and balloon artist shares his story with us Donna Martin tells us how she wanted to do was move to a big city and become a famous actress and when the opportunity arose to move to California for the summer she didn't hesitate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Time Codes - How a Magic SideShow Became My Full-Time Job - She Wanted to Become a Movie Star so She Moved to a National Park See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

If a state government agency wants to avoid complying with N C law it might be able to accomplish its goal through a collusive lawsuit settlement But state lawmakers could take steps this year to strike back against those settlements Andy Jackson director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation explains why the General Assembly should address the issue The recent addition of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the U S Supreme Court has revived discussion of the legal concept of originalism One ongoing debate among constitutional theorists involves the importance of court precedents for [... more]

Uncertainty about the - academic year in N C public schools is sparking renewed interest in educational alternatives The N C Senate's Republican leader recently used unease about public school schedules as a reason to promote the Opportunity Scholarship Program Those scholarships help low-income families send their children to private schools Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies assesses the current climate for school choice in North Carolina Speaking of school choice the U S Supreme Court recently delivered a victory for advocates of education options Mike Long president of Parents for Educational [... more]

As North Carolina grapples with the impact of COVID- debate has turned to when and how to reopen the state's economy While many are calling on government officials to ease restrictions tied to the pandemic some worry that a reopened economy could lead to major health-related problems Becki Gray John Locke Foundation senior vice president analyzes the debate Families across North Carolina have been grappling with the challenges of online education since COVID- shut down brick-and-mortar schools Catherine Truitt chancellor of the online Western Governors University North Carolina offered ideas for parents and students during a presentation for the John [... more]