Lacee Bjork Anderson: On Abortion It’s the Center, Stupid
This guest post was submitted by Lacee Bjork Anderson, an attorney and public affairs specialist. “It’s the economy, stupid,” may...
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Plain Talk: UND Economist Talks About Facebook’s New Currency
On this episode of Plain Talk, University of North Dakota economist David Flynn talks about Facebook's new currency. Is it...
Guest Post: Wind Power Has a Lot to Offer as It Grows and Diversifies
This guest post was submitted by Chris Kunkle of WIND, or the Wind Industry of North Dakota. It's a coalition...
Print Column: It Won’t Be a Sexy Ballot Measure, but It Will Be an Important One
MINOT, N.D. — A coalition of interests met in Bismarck recently to discuss a ballot measure — a proposed amendment to the...
Plain Talk: Rep. Armstrong Says He’d “Have a Difficult Time” Supporting a Ban on Flag Burning, Slave Reparations Are a “Non-Starter”
On this episode of Plain Talk, Congressman Kelly Armstrong says he hasn't yet read the anti-flag burning constitutional amendment co-sponsored...
Plain Talk: Wynne Says Former UND President Mark Kennedy’s Progress Was “Tainted” by “Personality Issues”
Former University of North Dakota President Mark Kennedy, who left that position under a cloud of criticism to take a...
Print Column: Forget Governor, Is Heitkamp Angling for a Cabinet Appointment?
MINOT, N.D. — Recently Joel Heitkamp, brother of former U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, has been begging the question about whether...
Plain Talk: Lawmaker Says Criticism of Legislature’s Ethics Moves Are Inaccurate
After voters passed Measure 1 last year, a so-called "ethics" amendment to the state constitution, the Legislature was tasked with...
Print Column: Heitkamp Preaches Moderation to National Dems Even as State Party Moves Further Left
MINOT, N.D. — “There are opportunities for Democrats to win back rural America, but they have to know how to...
Plain Talk: Jon Stewart’s Dumb Moment
On this episode of Plain Talk, Congressman Kelly Armstrong takes listener questions. Among them one about where Armstrong was during...
