What Does Heidi Heitkamp's 2016 Announcement Mean For 2018?
Political prognostication is fun! When vacancy opens in an office as consequential as governor, people like to speculate about who...
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The Data Doesn't Support A "War On Cops"
Sparked by protests over officer involved shootings, and now the #BlackLivesMatter movement, many claim that there is a "war on...
Democrats Want To Keep Science Used To Justify Government Regulation A Secret
One common trope in modern politics is to take a political position, hang a lab coat on it and brand...
Heidi Heitkamp Isn't Running For Governor, Now What?
Earlier today Senator Heidi Heitkamp announced that she's not running for governor in 2016 (during a call-in to a left...
Grand Forks City Leader Trying To Walk Back Opposition To Free Speech
In today's Grand Forks Herald city councilor and University of North Dakota professor Bret Weber tries to walk back comments...
North Dakota School Security Cops Put In Budget Request For 15 M4 Rifles
On one hand, many Americans (including this one) are concerned about lunatics who go on mass shooting binges targeting, over...
Governor Jack Dalrymple Signs Letter To Obama Opposing Iran Deal
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has, along with 14 other governors, signed a letter to President Barack Obama (see below)...
John Andrist: The Wind Blows, Silent And Invisible
When I was young I detested the wind. Perhaps the dust is a better word. In the days of my...
Audio: Rep. Kevin Cramer Rips Senator Heitkamp Over Iran Vote
Just before the holiday weekend, on September 4, Rep. Kevin Cramer had an interview with SiriusXM White House Correspondent Jared Rizzi...
If You're Going To Write About Oil Industry Spills, Provide Context
"An analysis of data from leading oil- and gas-producing states found more than 180 million gallons of wastewater spilled from...
