This article originally appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer. Greed. It's a dirty word (a deadly sin, even). Some think only government can protect us from ourselves. But ... Keep Reading
Transportation: Traffic Jams, Roads Crumble, Reform Stalls
Max Borders Policy Analyst max.borders@ nccivitas.org 919-834-2099 The recently completed two-year budget cycle (2007-08) saw very little in the way of transportation reform. ... Keep Reading
Energy and Environment: Higher Prices, No Benefits
Max Borders Policy Analyst max.borders@ nccivitas.org 919-834-2099 The recently completed two-year budget cycle (2007-08) was marked by legislation that will make energy more ... Keep Reading
Triangle Recycling is Waste, Theft, or Both
This article first appeared in the Durham Herald-Sun. Mandatory recycling programs don’t bother most people. But if you thought you were being forced to do something dumb ... Keep Reading
Charlotte’s Traffic Woes Aren’t Going Anywhere
A version of this article first appeared in the Charlotte Observer. Recent media reports about state Senator Tony Rand’s (D-Cumberland) grip on N.C. transportation ... Keep Reading
Curing Healthcare…
To cure our healthcare system, we have to look at the system holistically. Just one or two reforms will have a small effect. We need comprehensive reform. First, we must identify ... Keep Reading
Talking about Energy: Drill Here, Drill Now
Talking points for a plan to lower gas prices today (A version of this article appeared in the Clayton News.) 1. If we want gas prices to be lower, we have to increase ... Keep Reading
Curing Healthcare: First Fix Problems Caused by Gov’t
To cure our healthcare system, we have to look at the system holistically. Just one or two reforms will have a small effect. We need comprehensive reform. First, we must identify ... Keep Reading
Gas Prices, Profits and a Silver Lining
At the Shell Station on Sherron Road in Durham, N.C., you would have paid $3.91 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline this week. Many in the Triangle are wondering: “How ... Keep Reading
North Carolina: Save Energy, End Recycling
A version of this article appeared in the Clayton News. How can the state of North Carolina do its part to lower gas prices? We should put a moratorium on recycling program. ... Keep Reading
