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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
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President Jimmy Carter Dies

December 29, 2024
FARGO, ND - Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. He was the 39th President of the United States. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, “Jimmy Carter… Read More

North Dakota Loses Prolific Writer Tony Bender

November 26, 2024
FARGO, ND – Ashley Tribune and Wishek Star Publisher and writer Tony Bender passed away Sunday. Democratic-NPL Communications Director Laura Dronen said, “For decades Tony has been a… Read More

Hogan, Ista Re-Elected Democratic Legislative Leaders; Rep. Dobervich, Rep. Davis, Sen.-Elect Boschee, and Sen. Braunberger Round Out Leadership Team

November 22, 2024
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Democratic-NPL House and Senate Caucuses re-elected Senator Kathy Hogan (D-Fargo) and Representative Zac Ista (D-Grand Forks) as Senate and House Minority… Read More

Burgum to Join 'Clown Show' Says Dem-NPL ED

November 22, 2024
FARGO, ND – President-Elect Donald Trump has selected North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Director Cheryl Biller said,… Read More

Scott Meyer Does Not Have Temperament To Serve, Says Dem-NPL Chair

October 25, 2024
GRAND FORKS – On Oct 22nd, KVLY reported that North Dakota State Senator Scott Meyer sent threatening Facebook messages to his Democratic-NPL opponent Kyle Thorson in the wee hours of the… Read More