IV Words. Like the Roman numeral "4" plus "words." IV Words is a progressive, forward-thinking and -looking blog focused on what’s happened, is happening and…

Heitkamp Strikes Back. Against the Future for Women.
From beyond the gravestone of her single term, former U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., is killing the basic human rights of women.

Project Tundra: A Waste of Carbon Capture & Sequestration
I just happen to be angry enough to stand up in a public forum and say what needs to be said.

What About OUR Parental Rights?
Impending repeal of Roe vs. Wade upends the right wing’s latest dog whistle.

A Bad, Bad Day for the USA
Women’s rights are about to take a nasty hit in this self-styled “Land of the Free.”

Mental Health Awareness – Back to the Basics
Will Thompson on mental health – Let’s get back to the basics.

Keep the Roosevelt Equestrian Statue Out of North Dakota
Transport a racist, oppressive and caste-affirming sculpture as far as you want. It’s still racist, oppressive and caste-affirming.