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Articles by Andy Taylor

(9.02.10) Obama Unpredictable So Far
On the campaign trail, the president never discussed the important details of many issues his administration has tackled. The president may not have broken any promises, but he simply failed to warn us of what was to come.

(6.08.10) Winner Of The May 4 Primary: Republicans
Republican voters seem more energized and more likely to participate in the fall than Democrats.

(5.17.10) Wake Schools Debate: Diversity for Thee, Not for Me?
If proponents of diversity can look beyond their own self-interests, then it is reasonable to assume opponents can as well.

(11.25.09) What A University Is Not
RALEIGH — This year, 2009, has been an annus horribilis for the University of North Carolina system. Permanent budgets have been cut in the range of 6 to 10 percent and many activities frozen.

(11.12.09) People Will Move to Where They Are Happy
RALEIGH — In October, French President Nicolas Sarkozy rather gleefully presented a report written by a group of distinguished economists. Led by Nobel Laureate and Clinton administration official Joseph Stiglitz, the academics concluded that increasing the gross domestic product or GDP to an appreciable extent in a sustained manner should not be the obsessive goal of public policy.

(11.05.09) People Will Move to Where They Are Happy
RALEIGH — In October, French President Nicolas Sarkozy rather gleefully presented a report written by a group of distinguished economists. Led by Nobel Laureate and Clinton administration official Joseph Stiglitz, the academics concluded that increasing the gross domestic product or GDP to an appreciable extent in a sustained manner should not be the obsessive goal of public policy.

(9.04.09) North Carolina Needs a Regime Change
There is an air of arrogance about a regime that has governed for such an extended period.

(8.07.09) A Bad Summer for Tobacco
RALEIGH -- Amid the federal government's efforts to extend its reach -- in health care, the environment, and financial services -- you might be forgiven for not noticing that in June President Obama signed "The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" into law.

(8.06.09) A Bad Summer for Tobacco
Amid the federal governments efforts to extend its reach -- in health care, the environment, and financial services -- you might be forgiven for not noticing that in June President Obama signed "The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act" into law.

(6.29.09) Bettering Our State By Thinking Institutionally
This is an especially demoralizing time. It seems that everywhere around me people are exploiting public trust for private gain.

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