“After Three Days, Governor Burgum Refuses to Condemn Trump’s Trail of Tears Tweet” After Senator Elizabeth Warren announced her campaign for President, President Donald Trump tweeted “See you on the campaign TRAIL, Liz” in a reference to the Trail of Tears. The Trail of Tears was a forced relocation program that moved thousands of Native Americans from … Read More
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Dem-NPL Statement on Rep. Rick Becker
Dem-NPL Statement on Representative Rick Becker: Dem-NPL Chairman Warren Larson issued the following statement regarding Representative Rick Becker’s (R-Bismarck) offensive Facebook post. “Representative Becker’s Facebook post is offensive to victims of sexual assault and violence and beneath the office he holds. His refusal to apologize and the fact that he is fundraising off … Read More
Press Release: North Dakota House Republicans Oppose Democrats and President Trump on Paid Family Leave
“North Dakota House Republicans Oppose Democrats and President Trump on Paid Family Leave” Yesterday afternoon, Republicans in the North Dakota House nearly unanimously opposed HB 1509, sponsored by Rep. Karla Rose Hanson (D-Fargo). HB 1509 would establish a paid family leave program by requiring employers and employees where there are 50 or more individuals employed, … Read More
North Dakota Republicans tell North Dakotans: “We’re smarter than you”
North Dakota Republicans tell North Dakotans: “We’re smarter than you.” Yesterday the North Dakota legislators heard two very different pieces of legislation to implement Measure 1, which was supported by 54% of North Dakota voters during the last election. SB 2148 filed by Senator Tim Mathern (D-Fargo) would honor the will of the voters by … Read More
Dem-NPL Statement on Senate Vote on SB 2303
Dem-NPL Statement on Senate Vote on SB 2303: Dem-NPL Chairman Warren Larson issued the following statement after the Senate’s failure to pass SB 2303, which would have outlawed discrimination in housing and employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity. “Once again Senate Republicans are on the wrong side of history and only giving lip … Read More