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…
Climate Crisis: We’re all in it together
The year 2024 will be the most consequential one in the history of the United States. This I believe because the existence of our system of constitutional demo…
New Year brings lower taxes to Montanans
There’s no way Republican legislators would rather ring in a new year than with lower taxes, and that’s exactly what we’ve done to kick off 2024.
Thanks for making Christmas warmer
The DHRD Families First Project would like to thank the local area businesses, entities and individuals who donated items and time to help make our third annual Christmas Benefit Dinner and Concert, “Help For the H…
Remembering Joe McDonald
With the upcoming public service and celebration of Joe McDonald's life on Jan 17, I feel compelled to share some of my experiences with him.
Proud to be “Woke”
The word “woke” (past participle of “wake”) is defined as “being aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues, especially issues of racial and social justice.” The Thesaurus includes synon…
Not a fan of "happy face" history
Laws in several states have criminalized criticizing American history, even when that history contains criminal acts. It is sort of like putting a happy face o…
Exceptions are made for abortions
I was criticized recently (Dec. 7, Leader) for my opinion on the birth-control pill. That’s okay. I welcome a good debate, unlike liberals that think only their opinions matter.
Consult Montanans before removing WSA protections
Senator Steve Daines has introduced legislation that would remove protections from three Montana Wilderness Study Areas totaling over 100,000 acres.
Supports Zinke's Safe Act
The United States government has failed catastrophically in its obligation to protect our borders and our citizens. Representative Ryan Zinke is seeking to protect us from the latest move towards national suicide .…
The Climate Conversation: We Can Do It!
It’s the first week of December, and one of us spent an entire afternoon working in the garden, while the other hiked in the Missions to 5,000 feet without encountering snow. Like the drought that choked the inflow…
Rep. Reksten asks for Governor's cooperation
Rep. Linda Reksten, who represents House District 12, asked us to share the following letter she recently wrote to Gov. Greg Gianforte regarding Lake County's decision to withdraw from Public Law 280.
Rep. Reksten asks for Governor's cooperation
Rep. Linda Reksten, who represents House District 12, asked us to share the following letter she recently wrote to Gov. Greg Gianforte regarding Lake County's decision to withdraw from Public Law 280.
Have fun but be responsible behind the wheel
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. It opportunely coincides with the holidays when folks are going to parties, reconnecting with old friends, and maybe indulging more than they do the rest of t…
More enlightenment, less judgment on abortion
Some thoughts after reading a letter to the editor in the Thursday, Nov. 30, edition from Gloria Mader Simon: While I agree with Ms. Simon that an abortion law is unnecessary, I disagree with all the other stateme…
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…