Stymied Democrats could find more success through moderation
MINOT, N.D. — As an article of faith, our liberal friends and neighbors believe that the American political system is...
Month: October 2021
North Dakota Republicans in wait-and-see mode on Trump running in 2024
MINOT, N.D. — "Senate Republicans, with a few exceptions, are hoping that former President Trump does not announce his intention...
ND Land Commissioner Jodi Smith ends tumultuous tenure with resignation
MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota's Land Commissioner Jodi Smith has resigned, according to sources aware of the situation, as well as a...
Thank wind power for the ‘tough’ spike in heating bills you’re about to suffer
MINOT, N.D. — Consumers need to prepare," Public Service Commissioner Brian Kroshus told the Bismarck Tribune. "It's going to potentially be a tough heating...
Republican senator, charged with theft, doesn’t want to be associated with Bastiat Caucus
MINOT, N.D. — Last week I wrote a column Sen. Jason Heitkamp, a Republican from Wahpeton representing District 26 in Bismarck....
It’s time for California to end its childish state travel bans
MINOT, N.D. — There's an old saying, deployed in many iterations and of apocryphal origins, which states that if you...
Insurance companies can’t raise your rates based on your vaccination status … thanks Obamacare
MINOT, N.D. — This morning, a reader emailed me to ask "whether because of COVID" are health insurance premiums "due...
Treating school board protests like acts of terrorism is a gross overreaction
MINOT, N.D. —Like many of you, I have been concerned about the growing acrimony on display at school board meetings in...
Schools should cool it with the dress-up days
MINOT, N.D. — Can we talk about school dress-up days? Because the situation is out of control. I'm talking about...
Bastiat Caucus lawmaker threatens legal action over mask requirement at upcoming special session
MINOT, N.D. — The Legislature may not be session, but the work of lawmakers continues in the interim. Part of...
