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Sydney Stock, Fargo A deeply troubling bill, House Bill 1373, has been introduced in the North Dakota legislature. This so-called “Personhood” bill aims to redefine the term “human being” within the state’s criminal code to include fertilized eggs — specifically “upon the fusion of a human sperm and egg”. Such a change would have extensive legal consequences, effectively applying criminal protections — including those related to murder and assault — to a fertilized egg. The potential impact of this bill is staggering. In vitro fertilization (IVF) could become ...

Executive orders are abuse of America

Rev. Karen VanFossan, Fargo I know abuse like North Dakotans know a blizzard. Having worked in the family violence field for 30+ years, I believe I can spot abuse from, well, 1100 miles away, the distance between Fargo and Washington D.C. The 47th presidential administration shows significant signs of abuse against this family called the U.S., as well as global relatives. The “Power and Control Wheel,” a mainstay in the abuse field, names eight components: misusing privilege (40 executive orders on day one); economic abuse (threatening to freeze federal funding); coercion and ...

NDHSAA needs to support students

Rod Swallers, Granville I am writing in regards to the North Dakota High School Activities Association’s denial of the hardship request for the eligibility of Sage Hanson of TGU High School. Sage had been a student at TGU since he was in kindergarten. On July 31, 2024, Sage was offered an opportunity to transfer to Wasatch Academy in Utah for his junior and senior years of high school. After careful consideration, he began his junior year in August 2024. When he returned home for Christmas, he learned his Dad had an aneurysm near his heart and will need surgery at Mayo Clinic. ...

Public broadcasting provides valuable service

Lillian Crook Bismarck I read with dismay the reports that a Fargo legislator has introduced a bill in the 2025 ND session to zero out funding for Prairie Public. I have been listening to Prairie Public Radio and watching programs on Prairie Public TV since the day it launched, when I was a young and broke college student in western North Dakota. When I was far away from home attending graduate school, my roommate and I would listen to Prairie Home Companion, back in the 1980s. I’ve watched countless public TV programs with my children, including Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, ...

Don’t trust ‘scientists’ on carbon issue

Cory Christofferson Hamar Go get your vaccines, start capturing carbon, support your farmers, and consume all the high fructose corn syrup and sugar you can stomach. Trust the rat-tested drugs — they might work, but if they don’t, well, too bad. Don’t worry, though. The system has your back! (And by that, I mean you can’t sue us. Lol.) Only then can you earn the title of a true American. We are the scientists. You don’t know us, but we have fancy degrees and stylish lab coats, so clearly, you should listen to us. And now, boys and girls, it’s time to capture carbon! ...

Ensure everyone’s safety, rights

Bob McNamara Upham I don’t understand transgender. I don’t believe I ever will understand it. What I do understand is that in America we are supposed to be free to live whatever lifestyle we wish as long as we don’t infringe on the rights of others or demand from others. I also understand the legislature is there to ensure I am free to live my lifestyle at the same time ensuring others are free to live their lifestyle. All while ensuring everyone’s safety and rights are protected. Not just some but everyone. To provide for a safe and free society if you will. This brings me ...