Port: Don’t be fooled by anti-carbon pipeline hype
MINOT, N.D. — The Midwest Express carbon pipeline has made a lot of headlines recently thanks to an organized political campaign...
Port: Far-right activists continue their take over local NDGOP leadership positions across the state
MINOT, N.D. — If you didn't like how this just-completed legislative session went in Bismarck, what with the intense focus...
Port: Lawmaker suggests cutting of funds for Fargo School District after trans bill pushback
MINOT, N.D. — Yesterday we got news that Rupak Gandhi, the superintendent of Fargo Public Schools, was planning, with the apparent backing...
Port: Disregarding the law isn’t an option
MINOT, N.D. — In many ways, I sympathize with Rupak Gandhi, the superintendent of Fargo Public Schools. This Legislature passed...
Plain Talk: You’re not leading if you’re following the mob
MINOT, N.D. — Rep. Claire Cory led the charge for a school choice bill that ultimately passed both houses of...
Port: Can you imagine how Republicans would react if Donald Trump were the Democratic frontrunner?
MINOT, N.D. — Let's review how things stand with disgraced former President Donald Trump, shall we? He was impeached for...
Port: North Dakota needs an honest auditor
MINOT, N.D. — State lawmakers have passed some significant new policies addressing deep-seated problems in the state auditor's office. Auditor...
Plain Talk: Doug Burgum says he’s still considering a presidential run
MINOT, N.D. — "We haven't made any decisions yet about 2024," Gov. Doug Burgum said on this episode of Plain...
Port: We need not be slaves to public opinion
MINOT, N.D. — Thanks to social media, we live in what is perhaps one of the most populist eras of...
Port: America ails while its people obsess over a Bud Light endorsement
MINOT, N.D. — Having lunch with a friend recently and discussing the day's politics, I cracked that the culture wars...
