North Dakota Supreme Court Says “Trigger” Ban is Likely Unconstitutional
State Supreme Court keeps the total abortion ban blocked 03.16.23 – Today, the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled that the state’s total abortion ban violates the state constitution and should remain blocked. In its decision, the court found that abortion providers’ challenge to the “trigger” law is likely to succeed and that ban likely violates […]
A ‘Good Life’ is an Economy that Respects Working People
January 5, 2023 | Landis Larson, president of North Dakota AFL-CIO After reading the Forum’s headline ” ‘Good Life’ campaign brings 9 new workers to ND in first 6 months ” I knew I was in for a good chuckle. Gov. Burgum’s pet project to attract workers to North Dakota through an “innovative” PR campaign […]
Learn to Leverage our Collective Power!
January 3, 2023 Grassroots activism is when ordinary people take actions meant to demonstrate public opinion or demands and spark political change. We invite you to join January’s Solidarity Saturday ‘Advocacy 101: A Guide to Grassroots Advocacy during the ND Legislative Session’ to inspire you to leverage your voice for collective power. Register now for […]
North Dakota AG: Poll workers can’t demand citizenship proof
By: Dave KolpackOctober 27, 2022 “Some poll workers in North Dakota who created confusion and frustration during the spring primary by allegedly demanding proof of U.S. citizenship particularly from immigrants and people of color had no power to do so, the state attorney general said. Attorney General Drew Wrigley said in a five-page document released […]
Day of Action: Support Worker & Reproductive Rights
Are you looking for a way to fight for reproductive freedom now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned? The most powerful way you can ensure Minnesota continues to protect abortion access for our region is to talk to voters! North Dakotans, you are needed too!! Abortion access is ON THE BALLOT. People from across […]
2022 State Legislative Endorsements
Prairie Action ND is proud to endorse the following candidates for the North Dakota state legislature. These candidates support policies to build an economy that respects working people—with quality jobs and education, affordable healthcare and childcare—so people can work, take care of their families, and contribute to their communities. These support reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights […]
Solidarity Saturday Launches Fall Series, “Power Back to the People,” beginning August 13
August 3, 2022 Solidarity Saturday Launches Fall Series, “Power Back to the People,” beginning August 13 Solidarity Saturdays, a program of the ND Voices Network, returns August 13th with the launch of its fall series “Power Back to the People.” Solidarity Saturdays is a virtual space for North Dakotans to build communities of empowered and […]
Bans Off Our Bodies Rallies to be held across North Dakota
May 11, 2022 On Monday, May 2nd, Politico published a leaked draft Supreme Court majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that explicitly overturns Roe v. Wade. This is an unprecedented leak from the court that, if true, would reverse nearly 50 years of precedent and explicitly end federal constitutional protections for abortion. North […]
Solidarity Saturday Kicks-off Spring Series
The 2022 Solidarity Saturdays Spring Series kicks off this month. Join us on February 12th at 10am CT. February’s topic is ‘Freedom from Violence: exploring the intersection of violence and the changes needed to ensure all people live a life free of violence.’ We are thrilled to announce our guest speaker Dr. Hollie Mackey (Northern Cheyenne), Associate Professor of […]
Investments in Child Care in Build Back Better a Giant Leap Forward for North Dakota’s Working Families
For Immediate Release: Oct. 29, 2021 FARGO, ND – Yesterday the Biden Administration released the Build Back Better framework to grow the U.S. economy and to spur recovery for both American families and businesses. The historic $1.75 trillion plan includes investments in affordable child care, health care, housing, and workforce development. Statement from Amy Jacobson, […]