League of Women Voters of Plum Valley Host “Light For Our Democracy” Event Tuesday

The League of Women Voters of Plum Valley, in collaboration with the Minot Human Rights Coalition, is inviting the community to gather for a Light for Our Democracy event at Minot City Hall on Tuesday evening. Timed with President Trump’s address to Congress, the event aligns with nationwide gatherings aimed at fostering reflection, action, and

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Minot State Professor, along with national colleagues say US Constitution under duress

Nearly 1,000 political scientists from across the U.S. have signed a letter, saying American democracy is under threat based on the early actions of the new Trump administration. A North Dakota expert is among those speaking out. Those who added their names to the statement work for colleges and universities in both “red” and “blue”

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Port: The value of democracy hinges on the voters

Democracy isn’t perfect, but it’s the best we got. Rob Port dives into the topic with local examples that will make his argument hard to deny, even if you think you sit on the other side of some ideological fence.

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The importance of the free press in our democracy

In a speech at Norway House, The Norwegian American’s Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall emphasized the vital role of a free press in a democratic society. She highlighted the challenges faced by newspapers in the digital age and emphasized the importance of quality journalism over free, unverified information on social media. Reinhall also discussed the need

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The State of Democracy in 2023 by the Data

When it comes to democracy and the freedoms we live under, there are global trends at play as we speak, but without the data, it’s hard to see them. That’s where ‘Our World in Data’ steps in; they’re a non profit focused on gathering data and research on the big problems we’re facing together and

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