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Gary Emineth, Mandan I was reminded of something important this week by a quote in a journal, from “The Federalist” #22. It reads:”The fabric of America ought to rest on the consent of governed.” It’s one of those foundational truths – one that almost shouldn’t have to be listed. It’s up there with the self-evident truths and the inalienable rights which include life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This foundation may be at risk In America. A foundational truth enshrined in our founding documents which read like this: “That to secure these rights, ...

Transparency bills good for voters

Barbara Headrick, President, League of Women Voters of North Dakota, Fargo-Moorhead The League of Women Voters of North Dakota’s top priority this legislative session was protecting voting rights to ensure our elections remain fair and accessible for all eligible North Dakota voters. Our advocacy volunteers were busy tracking 39 election bills and resolutions -- some good, some bad, and some neutral. First, the bad bills. We saw bills that would eliminate mail-in voting, restrict ballot drop boxes, limit vote centers, and require proof of citizenship for all voters. The good news ...

Legislature helped children, pregnant women

Christopher Dodso, Executive Director, North Dakota Catholic Conferenc, Bismarck Lost among most of the talk about the recent North Dakota legislative session is any recognition that legislators passed significant legislation to help pregnant women, children, and families. In December of last year, the state’s Catholic bishops proposed a package of legislation to help pregnant women and children called Responding with Love. The legislature passed — and Governor Burgum signed — every proposal. The new laws include: -- An adoption tax credit; -- A tax credit for ...

Leading cause of death isn’t guns

Steven Moen, Minot Mike Rose’s letter on May 20th got me to thinking. Abortion is the leading cause of death in children not guns. 930,160 babies were killed in 2020 adding to the 63 million killed since Roe vs Wade legalized the murders. The next cause of death in 0-17 yr old kids is vehicles. Only when you add in 18 yr old adults does firearms top vehicles. That is because 18-45 year old males commit the most murders in the country. All mass shootings happen in gun free zones. The presence of firearms also prevent over 2 million crimes/year and crime decreases when more ...

It’s our choice

James Maxso, Minot These seem to be the days of cancel culture and censorship. I’m not bright enough to know the difference. Is critical thinking on life support? Can’t one read Mein Kumpf without becoming a nazi? Can’t one read Das Kapital without becoming a communist? Certainly one can read the Bible and not live as a Christian. Was retribution or forgiveness called for by its author? Can’t one enjoy the music of Elton John and Brandi Carlile without becoming gay? Listening to Elvis Presley obviously hasn’t made me a hunk of burning love. Is North Dakota a place with ...

Reclaim language from wokeism

Andrew Allis, Granville If America is to survive the insanity of cultural Marxist wokeism, it must reclaim the language. The left knows the power of words to win arguments, even before the debate begins. Since words shape the way we think and perceive reality, if they can get you to use their terms while arguing for your viewpoint, they’ve already put you in a losing position. “He who frames the terms of the argument wins the debate,” as the saying goes. Leftists are master wordsmiths, changing and redefining terms to promote lies and sanitize actual evil. This is one ...