Letters to the Editor for December 10, 2025

In the letters published on December 10, 2025, readers voice their anxieties about America’s future as a democracy. Although the specific viewpoints are behind a paywall, the overarching concern is that the nation may be drifting away from the principles on which it was founded.

In first year in Senate, Schiff pushes legislation, party message and challenges to Trump

In his first year in the U.S. Senate, Adam Schiff challenged President Trump head-on while spotlighting affordability as a core priority. Despite persistent efforts to pass legislation, he saw little success, reflecting the tough hurdles facing new lawmakers.

Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia ‘garbage’

Donald Trump repeatedly called Somali immigrants in the United States “garbage,” using the term four times in seven seconds. His remarks highlight a deepening anti-immigrant stance that continues to spark debate and controversy across the country.

Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia ‘garbage’

How the Collapse of Local Journalism Led to the Erosion of Community Trust

Local news once held communities together, providing firsthand reporting on neighborhood stories. As papers vanish and online platforms grow, the erosion of local journalism generates a widening trust gap, causing towns and families alike to feel the impact.

How the Collapse of Local Journalism Led to the Erosion of Community Trust

California ‘MAGA Dentist’ jokes in viral video that she treats non-Trump supporters differently

A Southern California dentist’s support for President Donald Trump has gone viral after a video showed her joking about giving less anesthetic to non-Trump supporters. The clip has sparked discussions about the boundaries between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities.

California ‘MAGA Dentist’ jokes in viral video that she treats non-Trump supporters differently

Port: Our nihilism, our disgrace

The left blames the right, and the right blames the left. In the midst of this cyclical finger-pointing, social media companies capitalize on polarized outrage, reaping profits from our collective frustration.

Letter: Save our democracy

In a brief but urgent letter to the Fargo Forum, John A. Jorgensen asks his fellow citizens to rethink what it means to live “in the land of the free.” Disillusioned with both major parties and nostalgic for a time when they still conversed civilly, he issues a simple call: save our democracy.

Military parade kicks off in nation’s capital with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute

On his 79th birthday, President Trump witnessed the realization of his eight-year dream: a grand military parade in the heart of Washington, D.C. Yet, as tanks rolled by, protests swelled nationwide accusing him of authoritarian ambitions.

Military parade kicks off in nation’s capital with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute

Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending ‘Les Misérables’

President Donald Trump’s attendance at the opening night of “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center drew a mix of boos and cheers from the audience, highlighting the nation’s divided sentiments as he strengthens his influence over the esteemed arts institution.

Attempts to change Nebraska voter-approved initiatives alarm senators and voter groups

Despite enduring sessions marked by turmoil, Omaha Sen. Terrell McKinney predicts that the 2025 legislative session could be the most challenging yet. His concerns highlight growing apprehension about Nebraska’s political climate and the difficulties that may lie ahead.

Attempts to change Nebraska voter-approved initiatives alarm senators and voter groups