Opinion / Editorial

April 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

In a nutshell: destroying SS would allow the wealthy to dodge proposals to shore up SS by increasing or eliminating SS’s cap on taxable wages.

April 22, 2025 7 a.m.

The Oath

Just to be clear, anyone who willfully engages in any activity or that does not follow the letter of the law is ultimately engaged in treachery against our U.S. Constitution.

April 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Keeping the Republic

Our democratic republic, though we’ve been blessed with it and devoted to it for 237 years, is nonetheless fragile. It is, after all, based upon the consent of every American. We cannot be forced to embrace it. We must choose it.

April 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Incompetence meets corruption

But they couldn’t have avoided knowing that in 2021 Ellsworth confronted a Highway Patrolwoman who had pulled him over for going 88 mph in a 55-mph construction zone – at night.

April 22, 2025 7 a.m.

From legislative secrecy to Constitutional sunlight

It was 1971 when, at 23, I took my seat in the Montana House of Representatives – the youngest member.

April 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Wild Places Offer Us Something in Return

Earth Day isn’t just about remembering to recycle or plant a tree—it’s about remembering that we are part of nature, not separate from it.

April 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Trump ally Joe Rogan stated of the deportations: “It’s horrific. People who are not criminals are getting lassoed up.”

May 16, 2025 7 a.m.

Keeping Elections Safe Keeps Montana Safe

All Montanans, regardless of party affiliation, must have confidence in the purity of our elections.

May 16, 2025 7 a.m.

2025 Montana Budget: Balanced, Responsible and Delivering Tax Relief

Our $3.5 billion annual General Fund budget prioritizes what I call the “Big Three”:...

May 16, 2025 7 a.m.

Montana’s growth depends on smart investment policy

That’s why recent discussions in Washington about raising taxes on investments, specifically carried interest, are so concerning.