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The Most Feared Books in North Dakota

Dozens of titles have come under fire for content deemed inappropriate or controversial in our state.

By Cody J. Schuler

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Getting Published: Letters to the Editor

A compiled list of how-tos and best practices for getting your story in the papers.

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What the First Amendment Really Protects

From protests and journalism to social media and campus speech, explore how the First Amendment safeguards everyone — including immigrants — and what it actually covers.

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60 Years Later: How a Civil Rights-Era Defamation Case Empowers the Press

From civil rights protests to Trump-era lawsuits, New York Times v. Sullivan continues to shape press freedom

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13 “Woke” Books Banned in DOD Schools

The Department of Defense has banned more than 500 titles from its military schools, alleging the books promote “woke” ideologies about race, gender, sex and sexuality.

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The First Amendment Was Upheld in 2025 Session, but the Debate Continues

Upholding our First Amendment rights is the sworn responsibility of our elected leaders. But the culture warriors among our state legislative assembly seemed wholly unconcerned during the 2025 session. We can't let their attacks on free speech and religious liberty continue.

By Cody J. Schuler

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Can you define pornography? Neither can the government.

We break down the absurd-but-true history of trying to censor sexual speech under the guise of "keeping kids safe."

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