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Fight for the Important Things

Perhaps after years of watching politicians shrink from their principles, the shock has worn off. But now and then, when one of those politicians shows just how far they’ve shrunk from their commitments in times...

Demands for Accountability in Our Healthcare System now in Spotlight Following CEO Murder

The recent discussions and growing anger surrounding the healthcare system have exposed the stark failures that contribute to unnecessary deaths, particularly due to rampant insurance denials. The conversation h...

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U.S. Farm Groups Should Not Be Exempt From Deportation Promises

U.S. farm groups are now seeking exemptions for their workers from President Trump’s promised mass deportations, a stark contradiction to the tough immigration stance many of them supported during the campaign. ...

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Observations of a Self-described “Outsider”

February 28, 2024

North Dakota’s Lieutenant Governor wants you to believe she…

Republicans Won’t Get Out of Their Own Way on Border

January 30, 2024

No Longer Business as Usual

January 10, 2024

Republican Representative Jason Dockter has been charged with…

Energy

EPA Announces Change to Waiver Abuse. Governor Burgum Breaks his Years of Silence.

September 16, 2020

Collapse in Oil Prices and North Dakota’s Budget. What can be Done?

April 21, 2020

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Oil closed negative for the first time on April 20th. The steep…

Attacks on Wind Energy from ND Politicians Continue

March 10, 2020

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At the beginning of March, Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven…

Agriculture

GUEST COLUMN: Principle v. Pragmatism: DRC’s position on the NDFU Amendments to HB 1371

April 26, 2023

Following an abrupt reversal by the North Dakota Farmers Union…

GUEST COLUMN: HB 1371 Animal agriculture exemptions to corporate farming law

February 27, 2023

GOULD: Here we go again… again…

February 21, 2023

Healthcare

Gould: How do we help kids hurt by the pandemic?

April 18, 2022

GOULD: National Workforce Shortages Turns Normalcies into Novelties

February 16, 2022

GOULD: Large and Influential, Sanford Health led the region to understand the seriousness of the Delta variant. Why? Because it requires a strong, truthful, and active voice.

October 6, 2021

Outdoors

Rural Challenges: The Decline of Small Town Main Street

October 1, 2019

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There are several challenges facing rural North Dakota. Over…

The Culture of Intimidation (Part 2: State Agencies)

December 30, 2016

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State agencies are not immune to partisan political pressures.…

Not Your Typical NRA Post

December 28, 2016

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Let me be clear, this is not an anti-NRA nor an anti-gun post.…

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