Letters to the Editor
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Democracy is a process, not a finished product
“Welcome to the end of democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely,” said conservative activist Jack Posobie…
Earth Day: Let's all do this!
Stumpy, an ugly but beloved cherry tree in D.C.'s National Mall, struggles to stay alive. An inconvenient truth, and Stumpy is not alone.
Ballot initiatives aim to give voters more choices
Most of us don’t need a poll or a survey to tell us our politics are broken. Montana voters deserve more freedom, better choices, and greater accountability from our elected leaders. That’s why we, alongside a broa…
Sorry. Climate science is not a plot to put computer chips in your brain.
It’s clear from recent letters-to-the-editor that some citizens are having trouble sorting facts from conspiracy theories, especially when it comes to climate science.
Appreciates Sen. Hertz
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Senator Greg Hertz of Polson. His unwavering support during a recent personal struggle has been invaluable.
Letters to the Editor
Appreciates help from Sen. Hertz; The Cold Truth worth watching; Climate concerns evoke Chicken Little
Challenging Sen. Salomon's take on SB 442
After reading the editorial opinion authored by Senator Dan Salomon opposing SB 442 stating tax revenue from marijuana was to be distributed unfairly to lower populated counties, I thought we needed clarification o…
Water supply vs. water demand
Two years ago when the city was asked to approve the annexation of CSKT ground near the KOA for a new casino, our city manager publicly assured the concerned residents that water supply was not an issue.
Let's keep our wild places wild
Wilderness Study Areas like the Sapphires represent some of our state’s greatest reservoirs of wildlife habitat, clean water and solitude for those who visit. It’s places like our WSAs that brought me to Montana an…
SB 442: A bill for all Montanans
The legislative session in Montana is a full-contact sport. Bills get introduced that stoke controversy and debate. My bill (SB 442) was no different to begin with, but we ended up with a bill Montanans could be pr…
Will not be voting to override Governor's veto
The 2023 Legislature ended almost a year ago. However, a couple weeks ago, Judge Mike Menahan issued a decision directing the Montana Secretary of State to conduct a veto override poll on SB 442 to determine if the…
Montanans pay $100,000 for legislative hubris and abuse of power
In the current political landscape, Republicans have a supermajority in both houses of the Montana Legislature. In 2021, legislative leaders hastily passed an illegal bill in the final hours of the session, disrega…
In appreciation of strong women
“It's the mark of a backward society … when decisions are made for women by men.” (Melinda Gates)
Senator believes SB 442 deserved veto
For the last 14 years, I have had the honor of serving as a member of the Montana Legislature. In each session, the Legislature has passed bills which the Gove…
Thanks to Providence for health regained
The incredible gift of excellent healthcare right in our community! The care, kindness and professional services we all receive from Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and their Ortho/Outpatient Rehab center, nee…