Pope Foundation
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An grantmaking foundation committed to North Carolina. Pres @JohnHoodNC. #giving #liberty #northcarolina
“The conservatism that I signed up for is completely gone,” Mona Charen tells Davd Frum: “There’s no coherent set of ideas that is held by a movement, or far less a party, now that is recognizable.” Listen to the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=x5vRIE…
More regulation doesn’t always mean better conservation. Clear, workable rules under the Clean Water Act can reduce conflict, encourage landowner stewardship, and strengthen wetlands conservation, especially on private land. Read our new public comment on why clarity matters. 🔗 perc.org/2026/01/16/cle….
A recent Carolina Journal poll confirms what families across North Carolina already know: school choice enjoys overwhelming support. The data shows strong approval for options and flexibility. Here are some highlights of the poll of likely voters: • 68% believe a child's parents or guardians are best suited to determine where a child should attend school • 64% support the Opportunity Scholarship Program • 57% support public charter schools • 79% support policies that allow students to change public schools within the same district if the new school is a better fit (open enrollment) • 41% oppose Governor Josh Stein's veto to opt North Carolina in to the federal tax credit scholarship program No matter the option - traditional public, public charter, or private - choice receives overwhelming support. "
WIN: The City of Monroe has agreed to scrap a rule requiring speakers to disclose their address at city council meetings. Chilling speech through forced disclosure violates the First Amendment, and the city rightfully chose to correct its mistake. carolinapublicpress.org/74349/public-c…
From Education Savings Accounts to AI in classrooms, education policy debates are evolving rapidly at the state level. With control of several governorships and legislative chambers in play, 2026 will be a consequential year for education reform. Here’s our outlook on how education policy battles are likely to unfold. spn.org/forecast-six-s…
Our Founder and President, @klips, was featured in the @WSJ this morning. In the interview, Karin discusses the challenges conservative women face on college campuses today and shares her perspective on Opportunity Feminism, highlighting how it maximizes freedom, enabling women to build the fulfilling, meaningful lives they want. Read the full article through the link. wsj.com/opinion/free-e…
A hearty congratulations to AAF Board Member Art Pope on receiving the 2025 William F. Buckley Jr. Prize from @NRO & @NR_Institute "I tend to think of Art Pope as a archetypal leader who speaks softly but carries a strong principled backbone into the debate" - @Mike_Pence
The killing of Charlie Kirk may intensify polarization on college campuses, tempting students to pick teams, express hate, misrepresent opposing views, and call for political repression. Cato University prepares students to cut through division and advocate for a free society. 👇cato.org/free-society/f…
The 2025 Hometown Forum Series has officially concluded! Thank you to Sen. @benton_sawrey Rep. @CervaniaNc David Smith & Brent Talley @HayesBartonRx — and to moderator @SarahRudlang — for a great final discussion at Louisburg College on drug prices, PBMs & access.
The 2025 National Security and AI symposium is now underway! Richard Fontaine (@RHFontaine), Mike Mazza (@mike_mazza), Dr. Ely Ratner (@elyratner), Adam Savit (@Adam_Savit), and Matthew Heiman discuss how the United States can strengthen its alliances and partnerships to sustain its strategic advantage in the competition with China. #FedSocEvents
