Down With Initiated Measures, Because All American Policymaking Should Be Subject to Checks and Balances
A week ago, in my Sunday newspaper column (here's the Dickinson Press version), I questioned the wisdom of legislating at...
election 2016
Let’s Be Cautious About Purging “Fake News” From the Internet
In the days since Donald Trump stunned the world by winning a national election few thought he could we've seen...
John Andrist: Stop Throwing Tantrums
This week I’m asking you to think about the word tantrum. Remember? We used tantrums when we were kids, and...
It Really Was Your Fault, Kylie Oversen
State Senator George Sinner has announced, despite his previous indications, that he won't be seeking a recount in his District...
Clay Routledge: Compassion for Those Who Need Help, but Skepticism for Culture of Victimhood
I was recently interviewed by a reporter at the Forum on a story about colleges offering counseling services for students...
This Is Why Republicans Have Dominated Government in North Dakota for More Than Two Decades
One popular bit of mythology often espoused by Democrats here in North Dakota is that the "Republican super majority" in...
Forum Communications Reporter to Join Governor-Elect Doug Burgum’s Administration
Big news today from Governor-elect Doug Burgum. Forum News Service reporter Mike Nowatzki will be joining his team as communications...
Kevin Cramer: Oil Giant Harold Hamm on “a Very Short List” to Head Trump’s Department of Energy
Whatever you may think of Donald Trump, there is no question that his election has delighted players in North Dakota's...
Campuses Weaponize Victimhood After Trump Election
On Friday I had NDSU psychology professor Clay Routledge on my radio program (full audio below) to talk about all...
Scott Hoaby: In Defense of the Electoral College
Not long ago a contributor to the Forum argued that the Electoral College should be abolished, adding that whoever wins...
