A Father's Day Lament
Father's Day isn't quite the same as mother's day. Every year statistics, well-worn but still true, are cited to prove...
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Sixteen North Dakota House Members Had Perfect Attendance
Following up on yesterday's post about attendance in the state legislature, we saw that Republicans were a bit better at...
The Grand Forks Parks District Wants To Stop You From Being Unhealthy In Public
When the nanny statists behind the anti-smoking crusade were making their arguments, "second hand smoke" was the crux of their...
There's No Such Thing As A Starving Dictator
Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez has passed away after a long struggle with cancer. His rule was based on violent suppression...
Nanny Statism Versus Artistic Freedom
In Minnesota there is a statewide smoking ban, but that ban contains an exemption for theatrical productions. If you're in...
A Tobacco Tax Hike More Likely To Inspire Smuggling Than Quitting
Grand Forks Rep. Eliot Glassheim has introduced a bill, HB1387, which would represent a massive 127% tax hike on cigarette...
ND House Votes To Keep In Place Unenforceable Law
Perhaps the most interesting debate in the legislature today was over a bill that would have repealed the state's regulation...
40 Years After Roe Vs. Wade, 28% Of Pregnancies End In Abortion
Today is the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court making abortion a "right," and since that day there have been...
