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• 10/10/12 - Grand Forks Herald: Voter ID amendment imposes huge costs (Link)
• 10/09/12 - Voter ID amendment would burden counties, by Cynthia Moothart
• 10/08/12 - Sentinel Online: Take a closer look, by Cynthia Mootahrt (Link)
• 10/02/12 - The Caledonian Argus: Would the outcome outweigh the costs of voter ID?, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 09/16/12 - Winona Daily News: Protect the rights of democracy's defenders, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 09/04/12 - Grand Forks Herald: Costly Minnesota voter ID amendment 'solves' an imaginary problem, op-ed by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 08/30/12 - MonteNews.com: Court decision will have negative effect on rural Minnesota, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 05/22/12 - The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead/inforum: GOP places politics over policy, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 05/20/12 - Grand Forks Herald: Shame on GOP for record in St. Paul, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 03/07/12 - Bemidji Pioneer: Ritchie's voter ID proposal is the only reasonable path, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 01/28/12 - 2012: The politics of division, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 12/04/11 - Bemidji Pioneer: So-called windfall has nothing to do with GOP budget, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 10/26/11 - Hutchinson Leader: Keep Social Security strong, for rural Minnesotan's sake, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 10/26/11 - Osakis Review: No Social Security cuts, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 10/25/11 - The Caledonia Argus: Social Security's impact on rural Minnesota, Guest Editorial by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 10/24/11 - Mille Lacs Messenger: Social Security's impact on rural Minnesota, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 10/22/11 - Morris Sun Tribune: Social Security remains vital for rural seniors, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 10/19/11 - Albert Lea Tribune: Social Security is vital in rural areas (Link)
• 10/19/11 - Sebeka-Menahga Review Messenger: Social Security is not an entitlement, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 09/15/2011 - Inforum (Fargo-Moorhead): Minnesota lawmakers seek to hide budget plan's effects, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 08/14/11: Dubuque Telegraph Herald: Debt-ceiling showdown a victory for the elite, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 08/13/11 - St. Cloud Times: Debt deal highlighted US divisions, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 08/09/11: Bluff Country Reader: Austerity and growth don't mix!, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 08/09/11 - The Cap Times: 2012 election poses choice of democracy or plutocracy, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 08/06/11: Worthington Daily Globe: Middle class will bear brunt of debt-ceiling deal, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 08/02/11 - Mille Lacs Messenger: Workers pay ransom for debt-ceiling deal, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 07/26/11 - Winona Daily News: Effects of anti-tax zealotry will reverberate for long time from now, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 07/20/11 - Mille Lacs Messenger: Anti-tax extremism is hurting Minnesota, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 07/15/2011 - St. Cloud Times: Your turn: Less government has a high price, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 06/15/2011 - Winona Daily News: State can't afford parks to shut down, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 06/14/2011 - Albert Lea Tribune: Republican plan is unpopular, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 06/02/2011 - Duluth News Tribune: State view: Republicans in St. Paul refuse to lead, unwilling to follow, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 05/11/2011 - Mille Lacs Messenger: Nonstop campaigning at the capitol, by Niel Ritchie. (Link)
• 04/06/2011 - The Cap Times: China moves ahead as D.C. politicians engage in budget brinksmanship, by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 03/30/2011 - St. Cloud Times: Your Turn: Dayton's plan is what's needed, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 02/12/2011 - St. Cloud Times: Your turn: Voter ID bill would deny many a vote by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 11/26/10 - Marshfield News Herald, WI: Social Security cuts would be wrong by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 11/23/10 - Mille Lacs Messenger, MN: The future of Social Security by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 10/30/10 - The Gazette, IA: Scripted political theater ignores the facts, by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 10/26/10 - The Cap Times, Madison WI: Stimulus bill benefited most everybody by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 10/26/10 - Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, WI: Stimulus dollars touched every American by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 10/27/10 - The Shelbyville News, Shelbyville, IN: Political theater breeds bad actors by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 08/11/10 - Sebeka/Menahga Review Messenger: What's at stake in November by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 08/11/10 - Worthington Daily Globe: A choice between financial wizards and fairness by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 08/10/10 - Capitol Journal, Pierre SD: Social Security is real benefit to middle-income by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 05/01/10 - Alexandria Echo Press: Big money politics revealed in Wall Street reform, by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 04/01/10 - Progressive Populist: Begrudging the unemployed, by Cynthia Moothart (Link)
• 03/16/10 - Lakeland Times: There's much at stake with the 2010 Census, by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 03/13/10 - Branson (MO) Tri-Lakes Times: 10 minutes affects 10 years, By Niel Ritchie
• 03/12/10 - Elk River Star News: It's so important to be counted in the U.S. Census, by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 03/11/10 - Kearney (NE) Hub: Numerous reasons you need to fill census form, by Linda Kleinschmit (Link)
• 03/11/10 - Capital Journal Pierre, SD: 10 questions will help get SD its fair share, by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 03/11/10 - Globe Gazette: Census results are vital for rural areas, by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 03/11/10 - Aberdeen News: State deserves better, by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 03/10/07 - The Albert Lea Tribune: Legislation would ground rural America. By Niel Ritchie. (Link)
• 3/9/10 - Wisconsin Farmer Union News: No debate needed: Farmers need healthcare reform to happen by Cynthia Moothart (PDF)
• 3/1/10 - Progressive Populist: Rural Communities Miss Health Care Boom, by Cynthia Moothart (HTML)
• 02/06/10 - The Storm Lake Times: Health care reform: Rep. King's political stunt, by Niel Ritchie (PDF)
• 01/29/10 - Union Farmer: Not just a debate - Health care reform is paramount to rural Americans, by Cynthia Moothart (PDF)
• 01/07/10 - News-Leader.com: Reform of health care system important to Missouri's future economic well-being, by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 01/07/10 - Springfield News Leader: Reform of health care system important to Missouri's future economic well-being, by Niel Ritchie
• 12/22/09 - Des Moines Register: Iowa's economy needs health reform, by Niel Ritchie (PDF) (Link)
• 12/18/09 - Ottumwa Courier; We can't afford not to change health care, by Niel Ritchie (PDF) (Link)
• 12/18/09 - Leader Telegram/Eau Claire Press: It seems to me Health reform vital to U.S., by Niel Ritchie (PDF)
• 12/6/09 - The Bemidji Pioneer: Health reform needs to insure more Minnesotans by Niel Ritchie (PDF)
• 12/5/09 - St Cloud Times: Your turn: We all have a stake in health care reform by Niel Ritchie (PDF)
• 12/02/09 - Winona Daily News: Insured have a stake in health care debate, too by Niel Ritchie (PDF)
• 11/30/09 - Omaha World Herald: Midlands Voices: Rural economic challenges necessitate health reform Oped by Niel Ritchie (PDF)
• 10/4/09 - Green Bay Press Gazette: General aviation vital to the economy - Niel Ritchie
• 10/1/09 - In These Times: Rural America Needs You - Niel Ritchie (PDF) (Link)
• 9/28/09 - Cedar Rapids Gazette: Rural Areas Need More Health Care Options - Niel Ritchie (PDF) (Link)
• 9/17/09 - Yankton Press & Dakotan :Rural Americans Impacted by Health Care Reform by Niel Ritchie (PDF)
• 9/10/09 - Monticello Times: Failure Would mean the status quo - Niel Ritchie (PDF) (Link)
• 9/8/09 - Public News Service, WI: Rural Dwellers want equal shot at health care
• 9/7/09 - Winona Daily News : There's a long road ahead of us by Niel Ritchie (PDF)
• 9/4/09 - Public News Service, MI : Rural Dwellers Want Equal Shot at Health Care (HTML)
• 9/3/09 - Mille Lacs Messenger: Rural Dwellers Want Equal Shot at Health Care by Jim Wishner (PDF)
• 9/2/09 - Morris Sun: Health Care Reform Can't Fail by Niel Ritchie (PDF)
• 9/1/09 - The Sanctuary: Over 500 groups demand End to Local Immigration Checks (HTML)
• 08/28/09 - USA Today: Rural USA left out on mobile service. Op-Ed by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 8/26/09 - Worthington Daily Globe: "Only a threat if it fails by Niel Ritchie (Link)
• 08/28/09 - Rural Health Care Reform: Only a strong public option will rebuild what's been lost. Op-Ed by Niel Ritchie.
• 08/23/09 - Macon Telegraph, Marion Star (OH), Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Small airports vital to small towns, rural communities. Op-Ed by Niel Ritchie.
• 04/09/09 - USA Today Online: Rural areas need broadband most. Op-Ed by Niel Ritchie. (Link)
• 25/9/08 - The Albert Lea Tribune: Greater Minnesota isn't looking so good. By Niel Ritchie. (Link)
• 08/05/08 - VOTER UPDATE: 2008 National Rural Assembly drives rural policy agenda (PDF)
• 07/12/08 - Duluth News-Tribune: Large airlines want to cut the lifeline for many small towns and rural businesses. By Niel Ritchie. (PDF)
• 1/25/08 - Rural Voters May Make the Difference in South Carolina (PDF)
• 9/27/07 - Star Tribune:General aviation is not the cause of congestion. By Niel Ritchie. (PDF) (Link)
• 6/16/07 - Fergus Falls Daily Journal: Transportation bill was essential. By Niel Ritchie. (Link)
• 06/11/07 - Crookston Daily Times: Tax bill veto will cost greater Minnesota. By Niel Ritchie.
• 6/6/07 - Business North: Tax bill veto guarantees more pain in Greater Minnesota. By Niel Ritchie. (Link)
• 03/26/07 - St. Cloud Times: Your Turn: Rural communities depend on continuing air services. By Niel Ritchie. (Link)