Military memorial maintenance needs require action
The big national parks in Montana are an obvious boon to our state’s economy, bringing in several million visitors each year. But with the passing…
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“Tax reform”: Dump the home mortgage interest deduction
The US Senate’s version of “tax reform” reduces the amount of mortgage interest that home buyers can deduct from their taxable incomes. Currently, the maximum…
Thanks to our Lincoln County elected officials
Here in Libby, the Kootenai National Forest has shaped our history of logging, outdoor recreation and the high quality of life that we all enjoy…
Millenials should lead the fight against intolerance
Lately, our democracy has amounted to pointing fingers and name calling from the echo chambers we’ve created. But the effects of these biased bubbles pour…
Google’s case of free speech hypocrisy
Former Google engineer James Damore is suddenly between jobs. He’s been fired, Bloomberg reports, for writing “an internal memo blasting the web company’s diversity policies.”…
Revolution must begin with the media
It’s long been clear that if we want to avoid catastrophic climate disruption on a scale that threatens human civilization, we need to leave vast…
Congress should stand with Trump to accomplish positive change
Should President Donald Trump quit? A large percentage of Americans voted against him and continue to dislike him. About all of the Democrats in Congress…
Clean energy future should not come on the backs of ratepayers
Imagine that you were forced to sign a 25 year contract for gas for your car at 3-4 times the market price. That’s the exact…
A special thank you to the people of Libby and Troy
I would just like to thank everyone in Libby and Troy who has supported my upcoming year in Manchester, England. I will be living in…
Montana GOP is focused on responsible budgeting
In lean financial times, families across Montana know that the responsible thing to do is to prioritize spending and, in some cases, cut back on…