Democracy and Sunshine week, a common goal
The second full week of March is always a busy one around Montana as the snow melts and the bears and residents come out of…
Opinion
Guns, opioids, alcohol, bad judgment and balance
Every person in America should have the privilege of driving a car if they meet the qualifications. Requirements involve passing written and driving tests and…
Wolf Hunters
If you are looking for a professional hunting guide, it might be wise to avoid one whose resume’ includes the luring, by way of a…
EPA’s Public Health Emergency is needed for healthcare
Recently there has been talk that the EPA should withdraw their public health emergency (PHE) declaration at the Libby asbestos site. This comes as Superfund…
Bipartisan legislation seizes opportunity for local growth
Partisanship has taken hold of our political lives from Washington to right here in Northwest Montana. Despite all the political ill will, there appears to…
A letter to students, demanding action from a gun owner
Dear Students Demand Action, I understand. You’ve witnessed — far too often at first hand and in the most terrifying circumstances — the violent deaths…
The “protect public use of public lands act” is misleading
What’s up with our new Montana Senator, Steve Daines, and this bill he has introduced called “Protect Public Use of Public Lands Act”? What a…
Washington is addicted to spending
When I was elected to Congress, the people of Montana sent a clear message: they wanted more jobs and less government. But the bloated budget…
The Attorney General thinks aspirin helps severe pain. He’s wrong.
Recently Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave Americans suffering severe pain some advice: “People need to take some aspirin sometimes and tough it out a little.”…
Medical marijuana dispensaries are a sham
I am writing this letter to voice my opposition to marijuana dispensaries in Lincoln County. While marijuana may have some medicinal use for some people,…