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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…
Public lands are on the ballot
The legacy of Montana public lands, public access, public water, and public wildlife are on the ballot this November. A vote for Gianforte is a vote against Montana’s public lands legacy.
Sheehy, Tester, and respect
By now, most of us have learned of the shocking recordings of Tim Sheehy at Montana campaign events talking about "bonding with all the Indians while they’re drunk at 8:00 A.M.," and having "Coors Light cans flying…
CI 128 seeks to destroy future generations
Please prayerfully consider CI 128 before you cast your vote.
Azzopardi is a collaborative problem solver
Shirley Azzopardi, who is running for District 13 in the Montana House of Representatives, has all the qualities I want in a political candidate – integrity, common sense, knowledge and perseverance.
Taxpayers fund party primaries so why can’t we vote in all of them?
I just got a flier in the mail from the Montana Republican Party asking me to vote “no” on CI-126, that’s the ballot initiative to allow a primary election whe…
Forget the mud-slinging America and get to work
Here we are again ... in a fragile state as a nation. Worried sick, I always return to my values, instilled by my solid Republican parents and my life experiences.
Let’s protect human life
Rights go hand in hand with responsibilities. Please read CI-128 and consider the evidence: Between 1973 and 2021, the number of legal abortions – per 100 live births – ranged between 18 and 36. [Statista 2024]
Candidate says current PSC "is a mess"
My name is Elena Evans, and I’m running as an Independent for the Public Service Commission because we can’t afford another 28% increase on our utility bills.
Reader shares Natelson's take on CI-128
Professor Rob Natelson recently reviewed CI-128. The following are all his words and excerpts of his conclusions regarding this bill:
Farris-Olsen best pick for Clerk of Supreme Court
As an attorney practicing here in Lake County, I understand firsthand how critical it is to have competent and impartial administrators running clerks' offices for our courts. That’s why I’m supporting Erin Farris-…
Why seniors in seven counties are voting for Elena Evans
We are retired Montanans living in all seven counties within District 4 of the Public Service Commission. Most of us are on fixed incomes. Some of us are Republicans and some are Democrats. But all of us are voting…
Endorses Azzopardi for House District 13
It is my pleasure to write this letter in strong support of Shirley Azzopardi for HD 13. I taught with Shirley during her tenure at St. Ignatius Schools.
Judge Lynch: A steady hand for Montana’s future
In the upcoming election for Chief Justice, Montanans face a critical decision to shape our legal system’s future and safeguard our citizens’ rights and liberties. As someone who has practiced law in Montana for ov…
Packing the Court
President Franklin D. Roosevelt must have known just how today’s Montana Republican leadership feels.
Night watchmen for the oil-a-garchs
Like most Americans, I deeply respect and appreciate Ryan Zinke and Tim Sheehy’s service during the oil wars. As politicians, however, they no longer strike me as warriors.