Port: For North Dakota’s legislative leaders, a lesson from Washington
MINOT, N.D. — If we were to do a ranking of the most Trump-toadying Republicans, Rep. Kevin McCarthy would have...
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Port: Bill would put Canadians in charge of drug prices in North Dakota, and it’s a terrible idea
MINOT, N.D. — Our Legislature commences work in their latest regular session this week. Today is primarily speeches and ceremonies,...
Port: Politicians use hostility for the news media to escape accountability
MINOT, N.D. — These days, when a politician gets caught doing something stupid — some humiliating, and possibly even criminal...
Port: UND now owns ‘NODAK’ trademark, says it didn’t cost them anything
MINOT, N.D. — Well, that was quick. Earlier today I wrote about the 'NODAK' nickname the University of North Dakota men's...
Port: Whatever the courts decide, North Dakota must address its unworkable abortion ban
MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota's near-total ban on abortions, which but for the reticence of our judicial branch of state...
Port: While you weren’t looking, North Dakota became a national leader when it comes to carbon capture
MINOT, N.D. — It's remarkable how ahead of the curve North Dakota is when it comes to carbon capture and...
Port: The deleted emails saga has been a master class in how to lose the public’s trust
MINOT, N.D. — How do citizens lose faith in their government? This is how. Former North Dakota Attorney General Wayne...
Port: Let’s be thankful that the Trump moment seems to be passing
MINOT, N.D. — Thanksgiving isn't the most fashionable of holidays today, rooted as it is in our nation's founding mythologies....
Port: Let’s dispel some myths about the alleged success of North Dakota’s independent candidates
MINOT, N.D. — The weeks after Election Day is when politicos on the losing side of the vote spin the...
Port: Republicans must move on from Trump, and Trumpism too
MINOT, N.D. — I began to think that the midterm elections, in which Republicans seemingly had all the momentum before...
