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Letters to the Editor

State declares war on ethics

David Schwalbe, Bismarck Since 2018 when Article XIV became part of the constitution, there has been a mad scramble by our politicians to do away with the Ethics Commission by passing unconstitutional legislation to make it unable to carry out its constitutional duties. Article XIV clearly ...

DEI initiatives vital in education

Julie Schuler, Sheyenne Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been vital in creating more just and inclusive schools. As an educator with 43 years of experience — 18 as an elementary principal — I’ve seen firsthand the transformative impact DEI has on students, ...

Education Department needed to ensure monitoring

Ann Porter, Grand Forks I recently contacted Representative Julie Fedorchak to express my concerns about proposals to phase out the U.S. Department of Education. While I appreciate her response, I remain troubled by the practical implications of this initiative.​ Congress can appropriate ...

Tariffs are taxes on consumers

Brian Robert, Brandon, Manitoba How is that tariff war coming with China? A tariff is a tax. Just read there is up to a 245% tax on China goods for consumers. That is awesome. Trump is a good guy – good thing he was voted in, bringing down the price of everything. Must be the biggest tax ...

Celebrate National Library Week

Lillian Crook, Bismarck It is National Library Week 2025. This year’s theme is a celebration of the 67th anniversary of the first American Library Association’s National Library Week in 1958, dubbed “Wake Up and Read.” You can learn more about it at the ALA’s National Library Week ...

Humanities cuts hurt cultural, educational efforts

Barb Solberg, Minot As Chair of the Board of Directors for HumanitiesND, I am deeply troubled by the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) decision to cut funding to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Institute of ...