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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Classic film ‘Frankenstein’ inspires philosophical discussions as part of UND’s Art & Democracy Film Series
The University of North Dakota Art and Democracy Film Series is presenting Frankenstein, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Empire Arts Center. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event is free to at...
Posted on 5/7/13 at 9:26 AM
THE NEW FORTY We the people...
America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. ~ Harry S. Truman I don't know about the rest of America, but I am rea...
Posted on 1/25/11 at 11:39 PM
LLOYD OMDAHL: ‘Direct democracy’ saved lawmakers from liquor fights 
The authority to initiate and refer laws, often called “direct democracy,” has been a constant irritant to the Legislature but, in fact, it has saved the Assembly from some unpleasant job-threatening controversies.
Take our century-long seesaw fight over alcohol.
February 25, 2013
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Edward Halas, Grand Forks, letter: First democracies, then Mideast peace
There will be no peace in the Middle East unless they adopt some form of democracy that guarantees religious freedom. But we cannot impose democracy on them. They will have to find it themselves, just like we did.
By Edward Halas , November 10, 2012
U.S. general and Egypt ruler discuss crackdown of civil society groups
The United States' top general discussed an Egyptian crackdown on Western-funded pro-democracy groups with the head of the country's ruling military council on Saturday, as another two foreigners were arrested on charges of fomenting discontent on the first anniversary of Hosni Mubarak's ouster.
By Aya Batrawy , February 11, 2012
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State Dept: 3 Americans take refuge at U.S. Embassy in Cairo
Three American democracy advocates barred by Egyptian authorities from leaving the country have sought refuge at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, officials said today, as tensions between the two allied nations sharply escalated over a probe into foreign-funded organizations.
By Ben Hubbard , January 30, 2012
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UPDATE: Prodding Israel, Obama embraces Palestine borders
UPDATED 6:16 P.M.UPDATE: President: U.S. has historic opportunity and responsibility to support rights of people seeking freedoms
President Barack Obama today called for Syrian President Bashar Assad to lead his country to democracy or "get out of the way," his most direct warning to the leader of a nation embroiled in violence.
By Ben Feller , May 19, 2011
LLOYD OMDAHL: It’s a long way from Benghazi to democracy
The distance between the streets of Benghazi and the establishment of a democracy may be further than the Libyan culture can manage. That goes for Tunisia, Egypt, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well.
By Lloyd Omdahl , March 28, 2011
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Chinese newspaper editorial blasts Western-style democracy
China's ruling Communist Party called today for its members to reject Western-style democratic notions amid a brewing debate on the direction of future political reform.
By Christopher Bodeen , October 20, 2010
Greg Plautz, Grand Forks, letter: Stick with democracy over smoking ban
The only thing that’s clearly evident here is that this is a divisive issue that should be resolved by a democratic vote, as opposed to the stroke of a pen by city officials
By Greg Plautz , May 06, 2010
OUR OPINION: Events inspire pride of place
The democracy that Iranians are chanting for, marching for and even fighting and dying for: It’s already here. It has been Americans’ birthright for 222 years.
June 16, 2009
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COLUMNIST THOMAS FRIEDMAN: Breezes of change start to whisper
For the first time in a long time, the forces for decency, democracy and pluralism have a little wind at their backs. Good for them.
By Thomas Friedman , June 14, 2009
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Obama seeks common cause
President invokes middle name, quotes Quran in speech.
By Jennifer Loven , June 04, 2009
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