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As we look forward to a new year Carolina Journal Radio reviews some of the most interesting topics from Vermont Sen Bernie Sanders and U S Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York describe themselves as socialists But neither one fits the classic definition of socialist Roy Cordato John Locke Foundation senior economist distinguishes the two politicians from traditional socialists and explains why their policy goals would not lead to institutionalized socialism More and more elected leaders treat politics as a type of performance That approach has helped transform American politics Yuval Levin editor of National Affairs is working on a [... more]

North Carolina's teacher attrition rate dropped last year and those who left the job were less effective teachers than those who stayed Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research digs into the latest data about teacher attrition and teacher vacancies Members of the University of North Carolina system's Board of Governors are interested in boosting intellectual diversity on campuses They sought advice recently from Princeton professor Robert George the founder and leader of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions George highlighted his program's positive impact on the Princeton campus He also pointed to potential challenges [... more]