DEMOCRACY

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Letter: Continue to follow founders’ wishes

The current conflict that’s been growing since the Constitution was created has been trying to establish our country as a democracy instead of the founding intent of a constitutional republic.

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Lloyd Omdahl: U.S. democracy is on the ropes

When a democracy hates itself, there is little hope for the future. Unless we can start talking to each other rationally, the U.S.S. ship of state will be dead in the water.

October 18, 2022 08:00 AM

Letters

Letter: Please, watch the Jan. 6 committee hearings

The threat to our democracy has now overtaken the economy as the #1 issue in the upcoming midterm election.

October 01, 2022 10:00 AM

Letters

Letter: Reflecting on John Wayne; it’s too bad he’s gone

My daughter just bought me a John Wayne official collector's edition magazine. He was certainly a true American.

September 10, 2022 11:00 AM

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Letter: Be part of the process as an election worker

By volunteering to be an election worker, you can encourage all eligible voters to participate.

September 10, 2022 09:00 AM

By Marie Pozarnsky, Benedict, North Dakota

Letters

Letter: Pay attention and protect democracy

For those who are paying attention, the betrayal of our legacy by the former president is on full display. Some people are showing honesty and bravery by testifying about the coup attempt and false claims of voter fraud. Others, such as the North Dakota congressional delegation, are denying the truth.

July 16, 2022 10:00 AM

By Terri Breidenbach Hedman

Columns

Lloyd Omdahl: How much democracy do we want?

We are still trying to define who “we the people” are.

April 12, 2022 08:00 AM

By Lloyd Omdahl

Letters

Letter: American voters were misled by Donald Trump

Of course, it didn't work; democracy won. Of course, you might have voted for Trump because a brilliant team of advisors surrounded him. You didn't know most of them would end up in prison.

March 12, 2022 11:00 AM

By Bill Amerman, Forman, North Dakota

National

In U.S. battle over redistricting, competition is the biggest loser

With so many elections predetermined before a ballot is cast, voters — particularly in the minority party — can feel effectively disenfranchised.

February 09, 2022 09:31 AM

By Joseph Ax and Jason Lange / Reuters

Columns

Lloyd Omdahl: Democracy is a victim of partisan politics

In 2021, 19 states passed 34 laws aimed at excluding minorities from participating in elections. This is not about election fraud. It is about denying citizens of the United States their right to vote.

January 25, 2022 08:00 AM

By Lloyd Omdahl