Right now, Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote—including you. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act would require every voter to provide specific citizenship documents, such as a passport or an original birth certificate, not just when registering but also when updating voter registration
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Having just returned from Vancouver, British Columbia, a frequent destination due to family ties, here are a few observations. Unlike many past trips, one notices a significant proliferation of the display of the Canadian flag. As has been reported, the Liberal party has gone from being down twenty percentage points or more in the polls
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Nebraska voters should be confident their Xs go where they are intended and are counted in the right pile. We know this from the state’s previous elections being free and fair. Yet, despite the results and the facts and the accurate tabulation of votes, tinkerers remain — those who insist a sky full of hanging
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The ripple effects of outdated parking mandates are felt everywhere. Whether they’re blocking a new business from opening, a church from expanding, or new housing from being built, these rules often get in the way of the kind of communities people want and need. Parking mandates can also worsen financial stress for cities, as they
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When we stood up this week in support of legislation to require phone-free schools in North Dakota, we approached it as giving something back to students: the freedom to learn and grow with far less distraction and stress. As parents of a combined six children who have attended 15 different schools in several districts, we’ve
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Nichole Rice’s acquittal in the 2007 murder of her college roommate, Anita Knutson, wasn’t just a courtroom drama — it exposed deeper problems within Ward County’s prosecution system. Despite weak evidence and years of delays, prosecutors pushed forward, only to see the case unravel in hours. But Rice’s trial is just one example. With a
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For too long, America’s heartland has been overlooked by venture capitalists chasing the next big thing on the coasts. But while Silicon Valley pitches another AI platform and New York backs the latest fintech app, entrepreneurs in middle America are solving real problems—problems that impact millions of Americans. These founders aren’t just innovating for profit;
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Attorney General Drew Wrigley’s push for stricter sentencing laws in North Dakota isn’t about making communities safer—it’s about politics. His proposed legislation, Senate Bill 2128, promises harsher sentences but ignores the steep financial costs and strains on an already overburdened corrections system. Studies show that such policies don’t reduce crime, yet Wrigley continues to sell
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North Dakota’s biennial legislative schedule may have served its purpose in a slower, simpler era, but that time has passed. The Grand Forks Herald Editorial Board argues that House Bill 1408, which proposes moving to annual legislative sessions, is the right move to keep pace with the state’s rapidly evolving economy. With billion-dollar budgets, global
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When a community fails to see its most vulnerable children, someone has to step forward and refuse to look away. This deeply personal commentary doesn’t just describe North Dakota’s legislative battles — it lays bare what’s at stake: the lives of kids like Chance and Nex, who needed care more than politics. Through grief, exhaustion,
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A rare thing is happening in North Dakota politics: a big property tax relief bill is moving forward with real momentum. HB1176 would deliver meaningful savings to homeowners, renters, and seniors—while putting a cap on how much local governments can raise taxes. But as the bill nears the finish line, some senators are eyeing changes
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Not long ago, high school students who wanted to play football, basketball or another sport had few options other than trying out for their school team. And it was to high school gymnasiums and fields that recruiters flocked to find talent for colleges and even the pros. That’s changed in recent decades as private clubs
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America isn’t just a piece of remarkably fertile real estate between two great oceans. It is also a state of mind. Even when America has done wrong things (think racism) or stupid things (think Prohibition), it has still shone brightly to the world as the citadel of free expression, abundant opportunity, and a place where
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I read a news story about some of the February 2025 firings of North Dakotans working for the federal government. Last summer I attended the 50th anniversary celebration at Knife River Indian Villages, one of the most important National Park Service sites in North Dakota, where visitors learn myriad lessons of the indigenous people of
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North Dakotans deserve answers. With tensions rising over U.S.-Canada relations, federal workforce cuts, and the balance of power in Washington, the state’s congressional delegation—Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Rep. Julie Fedorchak—must step forward. These aren’t abstract policy debates; they impact tourism, jobs, and the lives of thousands. Thoughtful town halls, not scripted
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Times change. Our state legislature is presently considering government assistance to parochial schools. My education from first grade through law school was all in public schools, with the exception of grades six through eight, which were at a Catholic school in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. All of my educational experiences, whether public or private, were
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