Articles written by Steve Andrist

Steve Andrist, North Dakota Newspaper Association|Mar 12, 2018

“Democracy dies in darkness” the Washington Post declares every day. The slogan pretty much defines why we have a week set aside to discuss, promote and celebrate America’s special place as a country that values transparency in governments by and for the people. This week, March 11-17, is Sunshine Week, a nationwide celebration of access to public information and what it means for you and your community. Yet even as we celebrate keeping the lights of democracy turned on, there are hands on the dimmer switch, even here in North Dakota. A propo...