Patrick Fleming

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No future in exclusion: Republicans should move beyond discriminatory ideology

By Patrick Fleming | April 26

Last week’s controversy surrounding the ousting of the Duke College Republicans’ chairman, Justin Robinette, sent red flags flying all over the place. From Independent Weekly to the Huffington Post, allegations that the young Republican had been outed, ousted and barraged with hate speech sent bloggers reeling.

Opinion

Viewpoints: Tax won’t in?uence bad habits

By Patrick Fleming | October 14

THE ISSUE: The N.C. Medical Society recently announced it will consider a resolution to support a statewide tax on unhealthy foods to combat obesity in the state. Proponents argue that a tax will help raise revenue for wellness programs to combat obesity and act as a disincentive for unhealthy lifestyles. Opponents say the tax would be an unfair regressive burden that won’t change behavior.

Patrick Fleming

No future in exclusion: Republicans should move beyond discriminatory ideology

Viewpoints: Tax won’t in?uence bad habits

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