Author Archive for: Tessa Gould
Entries by Tessa Gould
GOULD: Trump’s Dismal “Crisis Bump”
During times of crisis, it’s not uncommon for America to rally around its president and show the rest of the world why the United States is one of the strongest and most united countries in the world. From the first Gulf War to 9/11, most presidents have experienced a bump in their approval ratings as […]
GOULD: Kids Dealing with Trauma in the Heartland
As a young kid, I remember watching my grandmother delicately whisk her finger around the inside shell of an egg to ensure every speck made it into the bowl. I was fascinated. I had never seen anyone do that before. She told me about her experiences growing up after the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. […]
GOULD: It’s Time to Exercise Your Right and Head to the Polls on Tuesday
Exercising the right to vote is perhaps one of the best, and most important, things about being an American. Participating in democracy and having a say in who our country’s officials are is not something to be taken for granted. This Tuesday, March 10, thousands of North Dakotans will vote in our firehouse caucus, rallying […]
GOULD: Trump Thinks You Should Buy a Tractor With All That Extra Cash
The American economy has been President Trump’s shining example of how his administration is “making America great again.” Sure, the stock market might be doing well, unemployment is low, and President Trump somehow managed a “Phase One” trade deal with China, but what does that mean for American farmers? Well, the president seems to think that means farmers should buy “bigger tractors” and “more […]
TESSA GOULD: Whose Side Is the Senate On? Trump’s or America’s?
The Senate trial for Trump’s impeachment is finally underway in Washington and could last anywhere from two to four weeks, or even six as it did during the last U.S. impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton. Regardless of how many weeks drag on, the trial will end with the president either still in office or […]
TESSA GOULD: The Impact of War is Heavy and Long. It Doesn’t End With the Soldier.
Here is one thing I know about war: some soldiers die on the field and some soldiers die years later from the wounds and trauma their service caused their bodies and minds. Here is another thing I know about war: its effects are no different for soldiers’ families. I was reminded of that this […]
GUEST COLUMN: Our Holiday Traditions Are About to Cost a Lot More
With Thanksgiving looming this week, the official start of the holiday season is upon us. In my family, we take December very seriously for all the same reasons yours does, and also because it’s a month full of family birthdays (6) and anniversaries (2)! We have some family traditions that everyone follows – decorations go up […]
GUEST COLUMN: North Dakotan Farmers are Flooded With Problems, DC Lawmakers Need to Pay Attention
For many farming communities in North Dakota, nothing is sounding the alarm with more urgency than flooding. Over the summer, it seemed every headline was about the unbelievable amounts of rainfall. And, adding to the extreme weather was the unprecedented October blizzard earlier this month. This large scale precipitation has been so devastating that Governor […]
GUEST COLUMN: North Dakotans Want a Seat at the Table on Climate Change
What do changes to crop growth cycles, increased risks of flooding, and severe droughts in North Dakota all have in common? They’re all brought on by climate change. The issue of global warming stands at the forefront of North Dakota’s economy and affects almost every industry and community in the state. There is widespread awareness […]