Chitter Chatter About Things That Matter
We value our time together, as do our families, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to share quality time on the shores of Flathead Lake
Groundhog Day for the Jail
While future planning is critically important, we have the plan from the last consultant. It is sitting on a shelf collecting dust.
Stop Attacking Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Our local crisis pregnancy center – Clear Choice Clinic – does a remarkable job of educating and supporting women (and men) across our region
Crowded Primaries Create Winners Out of Would-Be Losers
If the far right is paying attention, they will wise up and ensure all races in the next primary election are two-candidate contests
Consequences of Normalizing Deviant Behavior
It’s shocking that in 2022, some people still harbor disdain for the fact that gay folk exist and desire the same freedoms as straight folks
Who Will Lead Us?
Knowing a candidate’s history of selfless work through community involvement and professionalism is a key predictor of how they will behave in office
Nothing Else Matters
The Flathead County Sheriff seeks only to add more boots on the ground to accommodate the incredible population growth our county has experienced
Save Our Environment
The loss of locals and lifers should be added to the list of chronic environmental concerns such as drought, wildfire, and public land access
Reading Between the Thin Blue Line
If Flathead County commissioner candidate Jason Parce has any respect for the office he seeks he should do the honorable thing and drop out of the race.
Rigging the Vote
The irony of so-called Republican legislators parading faux concerns about election integrity while trying to rig the vote is not lost on any of us actual Republicans paying attention
Where are Your Priorities?
Legislators should prioritize Montanans over personal promotion and ill-conceived pet projects
A Statesman Worth Honoring
We would all benefit if every legislator followed my Uncle Tom’s approach to public policy
Failing Those Who Need Us Most
Audits have found the same material deficiencies in the Child and Family Services Division time and time again, dating back to 2011
The Price We Pay for Government Theft
Ironically, the City of Billings' hubris bill will be paid for by the victims of the theft: the city taxpayers
Lessons Unlearned
Whitefish is enormously lucky to have an attorney of Angela Jacobs’ talents and intelligence. So when the Whitefish City Council chooses to ignore her advice, Whitefish taxpayers should be concerned.
