Ethan Harsell
@ethanharsell.bsky.social
Just here so I won’t get fined
Supporting House Bill 1612 means supporting the safety of our skies and the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to aviation. My letter to the editor in support of HB 1612: t.co/UgdmKrryng
https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/letters/letter-ensuring-pilots-get-the-support-they-deserve?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3c0bvR8x-R9g0qbkDRE5tlKLc5DU3x9GFmQc3TvBj5zHjMlek5Vlfkq1c_aem_NtG75QEbKP...
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January 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Supporting House Bill 1612 means supporting the safety of our skies and the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to aviation. My letter to the editor in support of HB 1612: t.co/UgdmKrryng
North Dakota allows for the sale of alcohol on Election Day, unlike some states where alcohol sales might be restricted to encourage voting without influence.
January 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
North Dakota allows for the sale of alcohol on Election Day, unlike some states where alcohol sales might be restricted to encourage voting without influence.
The position of State Auditor in North Dakota has been held by Republicans continuously since 1894, marking a 130-year streak. Only once, in 1892, did a Democrat win this office.
January 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The position of State Auditor in North Dakota has been held by Republicans continuously since 1894, marking a 130-year streak. Only once, in 1892, did a Democrat win this office.
North Dakota is unique in the U.S. as it does not require voter registration. Instead, voters just need to show up with a valid form of identification that includes their name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth.
January 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
North Dakota is unique in the U.S. as it does not require voter registration. Instead, voters just need to show up with a valid form of identification that includes their name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth.
In 2017, in Virginia's 94th House of Delegates district, the winner was decided by a coin toss after a tie, highlighting one of the most unusual methods to settle an election outcome.
January 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
In 2017, in Virginia's 94th House of Delegates district, the winner was decided by a coin toss after a tie, highlighting one of the most unusual methods to settle an election outcome.
In the UK, the general election campaign in 2017 was one of the shortest modern campaigns, running for only 7 weeks.
January 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In the UK, the general election campaign in 2017 was one of the shortest modern campaigns, running for only 7 weeks.
In 2016, the state of California had the longest ballot in U.S. history, with 17 propositions, leading to a ballot that could take over an hour to complete.
January 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
In 2016, the state of California had the longest ballot in U.S. history, with 17 propositions, leading to a ballot that could take over an hour to complete.
Voting is mandatory in Australia, with penalties for not voting, which contributes to high voter turnout.
January 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Voting is mandatory in Australia, with penalties for not voting, which contributes to high voter turnout.
The U.S. holds elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November because it allowed farmers to travel to vote after the Sabbath without conflicting with Wednesday market day in the 19th century.
January 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The U.S. holds elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November because it allowed farmers to travel to vote after the Sabbath without conflicting with Wednesday market day in the 19th century.
The 2020 U.S. presidential election saw massive voter turnout, though it didn't break the record set in 1876 when 81.8% of eligible voters particip
January 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The 2020 U.S. presidential election saw massive voter turnout, though it didn't break the record set in 1876 when 81.8% of eligible voters particip
The election had a trend of crossover voting, where voters chose candidates from different parties for different offices. For example, some states that went for Trump at the presidential level still elected or re-elected Democratic senators.
January 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The election had a trend of crossover voting, where voters chose candidates from different parties for different offices. For example, some states that went for Trump at the presidential level still elected or re-elected Democratic senators.
Republicans made slight gains in state legislatures, flipping the Michigan House and tying the Minnesota House, which could impact state-level policies in the coming years.
January 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Republicans made slight gains in state legislatures, flipping the Michigan House and tying the Minnesota House, which could impact state-level policies in the coming years.
Only about one-third of Americans were "extremely enthusiastic" about voting in the 2024 election, a decrease from previous years, indicative of voter fatigue or dissatisfaction with the candidates offered.
January 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Only about one-third of Americans were "extremely enthusiastic" about voting in the 2024 election, a decrease from previous years, indicative of voter fatigue or dissatisfaction with the candidates offered.
Interestingly, Trump's legal battles did not seem to impact his voter base negatively; in fact, some polls suggested that these challenges might have galvanized his support, portraying him as a victim of political persecution.
January 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Interestingly, Trump's legal battles did not seem to impact his voter base negatively; in fact, some polls suggested that these challenges might have galvanized his support, portraying him as a victim of political persecution.
The 2024 election saw record campaign spending, with billions invested by candidates and outside groups. Trump’s campaign received major support from tech billionaire Elon Musk, who was expected to address government waste in a potential Trump administration.
January 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The 2024 election saw record campaign spending, with billions invested by candidates and outside groups. Trump’s campaign received major support from tech billionaire Elon Musk, who was expected to address government waste in a potential Trump administration.
While early voting was significant, the percentage of votes cast by mail decreased from the 2020 election. Democrats were more likely to vote by mail (44%) compared to Republicans (26%).
January 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
While early voting was significant, the percentage of votes cast by mail decreased from the 2020 election. Democrats were more likely to vote by mail (44%) compared to Republicans (26%).
Donald Trump survived two assassination attempts during the campaign, marking the first time a U.S. presidential candidate had been shot at since 1972 and the first time a former or current U.S. President had been shot at since 1981.
January 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Donald Trump survived two assassination attempts during the campaign, marking the first time a U.S. presidential candidate had been shot at since 1972 and the first time a former or current U.S. President had been shot at since 1981.
Despite the intense polarization, 88% of voters felt that the 2024 elections were run and administered at least somewhat well. However, this positive perception was largely driven by an increase in confidence among Trump voters from the 2020 election, where only 21% felt the same.
January 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Despite the intense polarization, 88% of voters felt that the 2024 elections were run and administered at least somewhat well. However, this positive perception was largely driven by an increase in confidence among Trump voters from the 2020 election, where only 21% felt the same.
Over 155 million votes were cast in the 2024 presidential election, representing about 63.9% of eligible voters, marking the second-highest voter turnout percentage in the last 100 years.
January 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Over 155 million votes were cast in the 2024 presidential election, representing about 63.9% of eligible voters, marking the second-highest voter turnout percentage in the last 100 years.
In the 2024 election, the economy was the top issue for 81% of voters, but health care, SCOTUS, foreign policy, crime, immigration, gun rights, and abortion also heavily influenced decisions.
January 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In the 2024 election, the economy was the top issue for 81% of voters, but health care, SCOTUS, foreign policy, crime, immigration, gun rights, and abortion also heavily influenced decisions.
Democrat Donna Soucy, who served as Senate Majority Leader from 2019 to 2021, has now lost the seat she held for over a decade.
January 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Democrat Donna Soucy, who served as Senate Majority Leader from 2019 to 2021, has now lost the seat she held for over a decade.
Justin Trudeau’s Party is projected to lose 154 seats in the Canadian Parliament, while Poilievre’s Conservative Party is poised to gain 122 seats, according to the latest poll.
🔵 Conservatives (Poilievre): 241 seats [+122]
🔴 Liberals (Trudeau): 6 seats [-154]
Source: AlbanianPat / Angus Reid poll
🔵 Conservatives (Poilievre): 241 seats [+122]
🔴 Liberals (Trudeau): 6 seats [-154]
Source: AlbanianPat / Angus Reid poll
January 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Justin Trudeau’s Party is projected to lose 154 seats in the Canadian Parliament, while Poilievre’s Conservative Party is poised to gain 122 seats, according to the latest poll.
🔵 Conservatives (Poilievre): 241 seats [+122]
🔴 Liberals (Trudeau): 6 seats [-154]
Source: AlbanianPat / Angus Reid poll
🔵 Conservatives (Poilievre): 241 seats [+122]
🔴 Liberals (Trudeau): 6 seats [-154]
Source: AlbanianPat / Angus Reid poll
Thanks to Scott Presler, Pennsylvania Republicans have gone from holding 0 out of 5 statewide offices in 2016 to now controlling the majority.
January 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Thanks to Scott Presler, Pennsylvania Republicans have gone from holding 0 out of 5 statewide offices in 2016 to now controlling the majority.
Mike lawler outperforming Trump by 7% was astonishing.
January 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Mike lawler outperforming Trump by 7% was astonishing.
CO-08 was the most fun race to watch.
November 22, 2024 at 2:00 AM
CO-08 was the most fun race to watch.