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Opinion

What if our freedom is suspended?

National Columnists

What if the writ of habeas corpus has been guaranteed to the British since 1215 and to Americans since 1789? What if this encompasses the right of every person who is confined by the government against his or her will to compel the jailer to justify the confinement before a neutral ...

Mississippi shows way on education

National Columnists

Mississippi leads the nation. That’s not a typographical error. And it’s not just a gotcha phrase. Not much notice was taken in 2011, nearly a decade after passage of the bipartisan No Child Left Behind Act, when Mississippi finished dead last in the National Assessment of Educational ...

Trump’s victories are America’s victories as well

National Columnists

The past few days have showcased a whirlwind of success for President Donald Trump. On May 10, India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire, which Trump praised on social media as a consequence of “common sense and great intelligence” by representatives from both sides, while ...

Communications’ future: AI revolutionizes connection

Local Columnists

As we navigate the complexities of modern life in Minot, it is hard to ignore the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that are transforming the way we communicate. From chatbots to virtual assistants, AI-powered communication tools are becoming increasingly prevalent in our ...

Federal policy shifts impact Minot’s most vulnerable

Editorials

A concerning pattern of federal policy shifts and budget proposals is casting a shadow over essential services that support Minot’s most vulnerable residents — our elderly neighbors, individuals with disabilities and families struggling with poverty. These are not abstract debates unfolding ...

Taxes should be cut on made-in-America products

National Columnists

As the late senator from Washington state, Warren Magnuson, who served for more than 30 years in Congress, once said, “All that each industry seeks is a fair advantage over its rivals.” Wilt Chamberlain had a fair advantage on the basketball court because he stood 7-foot-1. It allowed him ...