Cap, ‘tax’ bill will kill farms

I found it interesting that a letter that states that North Dakota can lead when referring to the cap and tax bill otherwise named as the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act was written by two environmental lobbyists.

Fed incompetence is easy to identify

As a physician, I am proud of the quality of medical care in the United States. The general level of medical care is without question the best medical care of all time and in all places.

CO2 obsession misses the point

Climate change is constantly in the national news. Now I see there are meetings scheduled locally to address this issue.

Scheel comments right on the mark

Bravo, Steve Scheel (commentary, Nov. 2). His column is right on! Our Congress has truly been exhibiting a “deaf ear” to our pleas to stop spending.

A kindness seen at the flu clinic

Heartfelt thanks to my hometown

It has been almost six months since my release, and I have been adjusting to life back in the city I am proud to call home, Fargo.

Forum editorial: Quit stalling on UND Sioux logo

North Dakota State Board of Higher Education and University System officials don’t seem to be getting the message: North Dakota’s American Indian Sioux tribes don’t have the University of North Dakota Sioux logo dispute at the top of their agendas.

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Time to set record straight on reform, abortion funding

Right now in the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., decisions on substantial health care reform are being made – decisions that will have vast impact across North Dakota. Action on this landmark legislation cannot come fast enough for the women and families of our state who are reeling from the impact of the worst recession in our nation’s history and need relief now.

Policy council provides service

I wanted to thank the North Dakota Policy Council for starting the conversation about whether state spending on higher education is effective.

Republicans not conservatives

As a conservative, I have about had it with Republican leadership in this state, especially the governor, taking credit for everything good that has ever happened.

ELCA ‘building’ could crumble

I agree with Kathy Jenson’s letter on Nov. 3 regarding the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s fall. A building will crumble with a weak foundation, and likewise with the ELCA.

Forum editorial: Election confirms divisions

The results of Tuesday’s Moorhead city election reveal two things: First, the ward system can be treacherous for incumbents.

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Stop electing politicians who are ignorant of Constitution

After all of the campaign promises about “openness,” “hope and change” and “bipartisanship” in government, I agree – it’s time for change.

ND Lottery’s lady is bad luck

She’s back! Lady Luck is masquerading as a working stiff all across North Dakota.

Child welfare study questioned

The Forum ran an article about Every Child Matters’ recent Washington rally and (second) annual report on child welfare.