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…
Gun violence: We must do better
Last week my wife and I attended our grandchild’s kindergarden music program. The kids were so excited to see their families in the audience.
Kicking the can down the road
Raising the debt ceiling isn’t a fix; it's kicking the can down the road.
Good-bye and thank you to Christian Bumgarner
Christian Bumgarner, a well-loved fixture in the Mission Valley’s musical community for more than three decades, has retired and moved to Idaho.
The world is our classroom
Guns and gun safety are being talked about over and over in the news. How about having as much talk about how to address the obvious negative and dangerous human thinking and behavior patterns?
Hopefully not the new normal
I hope this is not the “New Normal”: Everywhere you go there are shortages of workers. Public schools are no different. The teacher shortage is very real and very challenging. We are dealing with those shortages as…
The silencing of democracy
Wednesday, April 26, 2023, was a sad day for Montana. The Montana House of Representatives voted along party lines to bar Representative Zooey Zephyr from the house chamber’s floor, anteroom, and gallery.
Use the Speaker's gavel wisely
Speaker Regier has a gavel. He can declare members of our state's legislature out of order but without depriving them of their rights as members.
Legislature should fund school lunches, not tourism ads
I previously served in the legislature, but these days I teach preschool. Every educator I’ve met can tell you the difference between a child who’s well-fed, and one who’s hungry.
Montana Libertarian Party Chair opposes SB 565 re-vote
Monday morning, the Republicans on the House State Administrations Committee voted yet again on SB 565, designed to limit voters’ choices on the ballot in November.
Smart shopping by the federal government
When I want to buy a new car, I want to be able to negotiate a price rather than blindly pay the asking price. That’s because I’m a smart shopper.
Northwestern Energy proposal costs too much
Northwestern Energy's (NWE) proposed 25% rate increase seems like an extreme business proposal that will significantly add to Montanans’ economic struggles during these times of high inflation.
Appreciates safer animal crossings on 93
It is gratifying to see more effort, such as the installation of taller fencing north of St. Ignatius and in other areas along Highway 93, to facilitate safer crossings for all wildlife, including turtles, deer and…
Legislators need to fully fund senior long-term care
Legislators passed and the Governor signed bills to spend $1 billion, most of it going into the pockets of our wealthiest citizens who earn over $500,000 a year. We can certainly afford to do the right thing for our…
Who’s behind push to change selenium standards?
There are no benefits to Montana to be gained from weakening our water quality standards. The mining company is Canadian. Its mines are in Canada, its taxes are all paid to the B.C. and Canadian governments. The jo…
Ice arena benefit "overwhelming community endorsement"
We’d like to thank everyone who helped make our March 10 Mission Valley Ice Arena Fundraiser at Glacier Brewery such a success.