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SB 2260 is disgraceful

Rhaspede Logan, Minot I read the testimony about proposed bill SB 2260 on the House floor. After reading the bill thoroughly, I can comfortably say it has nothing to do with parental rights. The idea that this bill is necessary to codify a parent’s right to dictate the education of their child is nothing more than a purposely polarizing cover for the continued subjugation and alienation of female and trans students. First, the bill cites a litany of national incidents that supposedly prompted the sponsoring of the bill. I think one of the most ridiculous incidents mentioned was ...

Four-lane road would fix history

Duane Brekke, Minot Important info for those too young to remember the building of the Interstate Highway System: President Eisenhower, a retired Army 5-star general, knew the importance of a first-class road system (moving troops and equipment) when he came to office in January of 1953. One of his first goals was to build the interstate system. The original plan was I-94, built as it now is, from Fargo to Beach. This is the kicker – I-29 was originally planned to connect the capitals of Bismarck, Pierre and Lincoln (political power centers). This was hijacked by the power ...

ND bills set to harm children

Zoe Muccatira, Fargo “Be yourself!” Many North Dakota legislators would disagree with this statement. Multiple anti-LGBTQ+ bills are currently being considered by our legislators to become state law. A large portion of these bills specifically target transgender youth—allowing discriminatory practices in schools and hospitals. North Dakota youth could have their education severely impacted and be prevented from receiving necessary, lifesaving healthcare. There are bills that would diminish their participation in sports, disallow usage of bathrooms that align with that ...

America’s victory conditions in Ukraine outlined

Andrew Alexis Varvel Bismarck What are America’s victory conditions in Ukraine? We know what Russia’s victory conditions are – conquering all or part of Ukraine. Down the road, Russia would like to conquer the rest of eastern Europe and central Asia. And cow the Taliban. We know what Ukraine’s victory conditions are – liberating all Ukrainian territory from Russian occupation. And receiving security guarantees from the United States and other NATO countries. We know what Communist China’s victory conditions are – to solidify Russian conquests, make itself ...

Gender affirming care is anything but

Philip Weigel, Minot I’m writing this as a response to the letter written by Danial S. Sturgill and all of the supposed Health Care professionals who wrote in support of his letter. Gender Affirming Care is simply a nice way of saying “we’re going to castrate your children and chop up their bodies.” Do you know what “gender affirming care” entails for children? It entails using puberty blockers, which have permanent side-effects on children. To put it in perspective, imagine trying to drive your car after removing all the oil from it. That’s what puberty ...

Stop worrying about which bathroom to use

Asheley LeFors, Minot Last week there was a Legislative hearing for HB 1473, also known as “Segregate Transgender People from Restrooms/Showers” bill. This bill asserts that women are weak and naive and need to be protected from undocumented dangers that could possibly be in a public bathroom. The bill states that boys should use the boys bathroom and girls should use the girls bathroom. That transgender people should use the bathroom of their gender assigned at birth regardless of what they look like on the outside. This bill was directed at state mandated facilities, like ...