The ‘Too Much Paperwork’ Argument Against Political Transparency Is a Farce
MINOT, N.D. — As soon as I publish a column arguing that North Dakota's lawmakers earn their pay and should certainly get...
Spare Me the Bellyaching About Legislative Pay
MINOT, N.D. — To participate in American politics is to hear many hypocrites whining about the people they elect. It's...
Man Dressed as Woman Goes on Bizarre Rant About Transgender Issues at Fargo City Commission Meeting
MINOT, N.D. — Transgender issues are much in the news lately, both here in North Dakota and across the nation....
Donations From Democrats to Hoeven Ax Attacker Look Worse Now That He’s Pleading Guilty
MINOT, N.D. — In early January, just days before an angry mob of disgraced former President Donald Trump's supporters would execute a...
Plain Talk Live: What’s the Future of Legalized Marijuana in North Dakota?
Earlier this year, North Dakota's House of Representatives passed bills to both legalize and decriminalize recreational marijuana. That legislation didn't...
The Demise of the NDGOP’s Dominance Could Come From Within
MINOT, N.D. — The North Dakota Republican Party dominates state politics. In nearly a decade and a half, no Democrat...
On Oil and Gas Issues, Biden’s Administration Is Only Interested in Listening to Some American Indians
MINOT, N.D. -- Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council's formation, or WHEJAC. The...
Please Don’t Give Cops Military Medals
MINOT, N.D. — "Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte and Cpl. Patrick Torok, who were involved in the shootout in which Holte was...
Shame on You, Major League Baseball
MINOT, N.D. — When Donald Trump was president, his grossly misleading pronouncements and hyperboles were routinely challenged by skeptical journalists. When President Joe...
Friday Mailbag: Political Bullies, the NCAA and Why North Dakota Democrats Can’t Win Elections
MINOT, N.D. — Happy Friday! And, specifically for my Christian readers, happy Good Friday! It's been a busy week for...
