When Shoddy Journalism Obscures A Real Public Policy Problem
Health care prices are out of control. I don't think that's a statement many in America would disagree with. But...
Month: June 2013
Schafer Column: There's No Need For The Marketplace Fairness Act
Online shoppers last year spent an estimated $225 billion in retail. While that number is significant in this economy, it...
North Dakota Chamber Of Commerce Begs Locals To Cut Property Taxes
When it comes to taxing and spending policy, there is no area causing North Dakotans more consternation than property taxes....
Obama Calls NSA Scandal A "Modest Encroachment On Privacy"
I never thought I'd say this, but these days President Obama is sounding a lot like Dick Cheney. Because right...
In North Dakota, 68% Of Phone Lines Are Cell Phones
I knew the trend toward cell phones, and away from land lines, has been taking place for years now. But...
Senator Hoeven: Holder Should Step Down, NSA Controversy Due To Government Being Too Large
"Should Attorney General Eric Holder step down?" Valley News Live's Chris Berg asked North Dakota Senator John Hoeven last night....
Hamid Shirvani Isn't The Only Higher Ed Administrator With A "Golden Parachute" Contract
There's been much griping of late about the nearly million-dollar "golden parachute" buy out embattled Chancellor Hamid Shirvani received earlier...
Feds Want To Disable Your Phone While Driving To Prevent Distracted Driving
Despite the hype cell phone use while driving is given, traffic fatalities related to distracted driving due to a cell...
Miss World Cancels Bikini Competition After Muslims Object
If a group of Christians objected to a beauty pageant bikini competition they'd be subjected to much snickering and ridicule....
72% Of Americans Think Gay Marriage Is Inevitable, Including 60% Of Those Who Oppose It
"According to the Pew Research Center’s latest poll, 72 percent of Americans say legal recognition of gay marriage is coming,"...
