Letters to the Editor
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The Mansfield Way: Unwavering belief in the American people
“Before all else, the people have a right to an electoral system free of shenanigans and capable of yielding hones…
America was built by people with dirty hands
Four times in my life, after I have been working a job for months or years, I have had a small revelation that says to me, “Hey, I know what I’m doing, and I a…
Avoid abortion: Take the pill
Here’s a novel idea on the subject of abortion: don’t get pregnant.
MACo asks Governor to change his mind
The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) submitted the following letter Tuesday, addressed to Governor Gianforte:
Rosendale, Daines and the 14th Amendment
Once again, Donald Trump is having his days in court for the multitude of criminal offenses he has committed over the years. Twice impeached, Trump was set free by Republican collaborators in a blow to our democrac…
Music to my ears
Imagine this: Feeling deep, soul-filling joy amongst mostly strangers, two evenings in a row. That's what happened to me. Curious?
What happened to decorum in politics?
Open letter to Senator Daines and Representative Zinke: I am not vermin. I am not a thug. I am not radical.
Critical Rage Theory©: Never let a good source of anger go to waste
Earlier today I thought I would study up on Critical Race Theory – which I have to admit I know little about – but I made a typo in my search query and I entered “critical rage theory” by mistake.
Opening channels of climate communication
We have a good-natured friend, a wildlife biologist from Charlo, who felt called upon to give a talk about climate change at the monthly meeting of one of our local political parties. He took this task very serious…
Commissioners' Update: Lawsuits, building project
Lake County Commissioner Gale Decker offers updates on lawsuits and a new courthouse annex.
Jury Duty: The right to a jury trial matters to everyone
If you have seen the television show, “Jury Duty,” on Amazon Prime that came out last year, you will know that the show follows members of a jury who are taske…
Stuff the Truck brought in 852 pounds of food
The Polson Loaves and Fish Pantry and all its volunteers, staff, and clients would thank St. Joseph Medical Center and Polson High School for their joint effort from the Pirate Football Game with Stuff the Truck.
PSC authorizes $100 million rate heist
As the first snow is falling and freezing temperatures hit, we are getting pummeled with another huge energy rate increase, thanks to the five Republicans on the Montana Public Service Commission.
Miss Minnie, Zip, and the long way home
Miss Minnie, in her younger years, was an indefatigable ball-fetcher, a lake swimmer and sleek runner. She looked like a 1940s movie star, with gold eyes, one …
Talking actual property tax numbers
Contrary to political soundbites, Republicans did not increase the residential tax rate in 2023.
Senator Tester fights for veterans
On Sept. 29, Ronan celebrated the 75th Anniversary of SGT Laverne Parrish Memorial Field. I'm so proud of the Chiefs' hard-fought win over Browning.