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Opinion

State declares war on ethics

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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

Letters to the Editor

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 ...

China threatens medical care in US

National Columnists

China has a death grip on our medical supplies and consequently our ability to survive. It is the sole manufacturer of one hundred medications we commonly use, including antibiotics and blood thinners, and is the largest supplier of nitrate gloves, masks, syringes and other medical equipment ...

Film retells Jesus’ life for young viewers

National Columnists

“If it’s not about a king, then I’m not interested!” This is the defiant yet adorable response of Walter Dickens, the son of master storyteller Charles Dickens, in one of the opening scenes of Angel Studios’ new animated film “The King of Kings.” With his vivid creativity and ...