One More Vote Needed to Block FCC’s Net Neutrality Repeal

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The U.S. Senate is one vote away from overturning the FCC’s unpopular repeal of net neutrality. To raise awareness, internet users, popular internet sites, and organizing groups are using today, February 27th, as a day of action. The #OneMoreVote movement is urging people to contact their Senators and tell them to vote to block the […]

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Plenty of Blame to go Around in Government Shutdown

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We’ve entered day three of the government shutdown. In failing to fulfill the basic duties of government, it is reasonable for us to assign blame and question how in the world we got here. Let’s break it down. You’ll find there is plenty of blame to go around. Republicans control the House, Senate, and the […]

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New Year Resolutions for Government

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Welcome to the new year! This isn’t just any old new year, it’s the beginning of the midterm election year. You’ll undoubtedly be seeing a lot of writing, views, and news when it comes to electoral politics on ND xPlains in the months ahead. Before we dive into who is running and who is sitting […]

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Despite Heitkamp’s Bipartisan Efforts, Small Businesses to See Tax Increase Effective January 1st.

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There is a lot to be said about the rushed, poorly written tax bill rammed through Congress. In their mad-dash, the majority overlooked key provisions that help small businesses and individuals, kept members of the minority party out of the process entirely, and produced self-enriching kickbacks. If this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime tax reform, you would […]

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Turn Anger into Congressional Action on Net Neutrality Decision

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The public anger over the FCC’s vote on Net Neutrality I believe is warranted. I haven’t seen such passion in the comments on my radio show “Afternoons Live” on KFGO 790 AM like I did following the decision. People were angry not only about the vote and its implications on the internet, but also at politicians who […]

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