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

Several books open on a table

High School Students Explain Why We Can’t Let Classroom Censorship Win

We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.

A graphic of a child looking at a shelf of library books surrounded by other graphics of thought bubbles and lightbulbs.

Book Bans Are More Than Just Empty Shelves

North Dakota has an Obligation to Fight Back Against Attempts to Restrict Access to Information

By Cody J. Schuler

Library shelves filled with books

The Danger of Christian Nationalism

We Must Recommit to the Foundational Idea of Religious Freedom for All

By Cody J. Schuler, Janna Farley

church and state

Pride Pioneer: Gay Pride Has North Dakota Roots

We owe it to the future LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit North Dakotans to carry the fight forward.

By Cody J. Schuler

Anita Bryant pie

Protecting Students' Free Speech: Anthony Romero's Message to Graduates

In his City College commencement speech, Anthony Romero urged graduates to champion free speech and open dialogue on campus.

Anthony Romero giving the commencement speech at the Colin Powell School of City College of New York.

Despair and Resignation Are Not A Strategy: How to Fight Back In A Second Trump Term.

The ACLU has the battle-tested playbook to defend civil rights and liberties. Should we face a second Trump administration, we’re ready.

Donald Trump speaks at campaign event.

Why Speaking at City Commission Meetings Matters

Use your voice to help drive improvements in your community and make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and play.

Attendees at a Fargo City Commission Meeting

Want to contact elected officials but don't know how? Here's how to reach them in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead

Everyone may need to contact their local government representatives at some point to share an idea, express an opinion or get a question answered.

Fargo City Hall