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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

January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

February 3, 2025
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More

Beware The Broligarchy

February 3, 2025
In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More

The Age Of Ridiculous Men

February 3, 2025
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More

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

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

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

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
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Senator Mathern Calls for Special Hearing on Federal Cuts Impact on ND

March 5, 2025
BISMARCK, ND – On Mar 5th morning, Sen. Tim Mathern (D-11) asked that the Senate Appropriations Committee hold a Special Hearing to assemble information regarding anticipated federal cuts that… Read More

Dem-NPL Chair Offers Condolences After Tuesday Shooting

March 5, 2025
FARGO, ND – The Spirit Lake Tribal Council reported on Mar 5th, that two people were killed in a shooting in St. Michael on Tuesday morning and one is in critical condition.Democratic-NPL Chair… Read More

Dem-NPL Chair Statement Ahead of Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

March 4, 2025
FARGO, ND – After firing thousands of federal employees—including North Dakotans—with no regard to public safety, Donald Trump will deliver a joint address to Congress on Mar 4th… Read More

Dem-NPL Reacts to Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

March 4, 2025
FARGO, ND – Donald Trump gave a Joint Address to Congress on Mar 4th night.Democratic-NPL Communications Director Laura Dronen said, “Over and over Trump subjected Americans to lies.… Read More

Record Turnout at Northern Valley Dem-NPL Meeting

March 1, 2025
GRAND FORKS, ND – On March 1st, the Northern Valley Democratic-NPL held Re-organization meetings for Legislative Districts 17, 18, 20, 42, and 43. The group had record turnout for these… Read More