John Hood

John Hood is a well-known newspaper columnist, author, political commentator, and teacher based in North Carolina.

He currently serves as the president of the John William Pope Foundation, a notable grantmaking organization in North Carolina.

John Hood specializes in state and local politics, as well as public policy issues, with a focus on nonfiction writing. He is renowned for his syndicated column that appears in around 50 newspapers in North Carolina.

Apart from his column, John Hood has contributed to various national publications like National Review, Reason, RealClear, and the American Spectator.

In addition to his political commentary, John Hood is also an accomplished author of a series of fantasy tales set in early America. More information about his work can be found at www.FolkloreCycle.com.

John Hood's educational background includes a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.A. in Liberal Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Throughout his career, John Hood has been associated with several prestigious organizations. He has held positions such as Tap Instructor at Triangle Academy of Dance, Adjunct Instructor at Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, Contributing Editor at Reason Foundation, and President of the John Locke Foundation.

His extensive experience also includes roles as a Bradley Visiting Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Research & Publications Director at the John Locke Foundation, Reporter-Researcher at The New Republic, Dixie Davis Intern at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Intern at the National Journalism Center, Reporter at Spring Hope Enterprise, and Dance Instructor at Grose School of Dance.