Uncommon Ground

Uncommon Ground

Farm Values

Montana is fortunate to have so many small farmers statewide

By Mike Jopek
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The Way Forward

Leaders are not born, rather groomed by their elders, family, and community

By Mike Jopek
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You Decide

It feels like the people who control Congress and the White House are doing everything possible to make it harder for us

By Mike Jopek
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It Won’t Work

Out-of-state big money and nasty politics won't bring down Sen. Tester

By Mike Jopek
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Your Time is Now

The generation younger than me offers plenty of hope toward a better way, a better day

By Mike Jopek
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Wasted Energy

I abhor government waste, those taxpayer dollars free flowing out the walls, windows, roofs and cracks of our public buildings

By Mike Jopek
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Jobs in Conservation

Conservation rooted in water, public land, timber and recreation is key to our economy

By Mike Jopek
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Gave $25

Twenty-five dollars was the median contribution that a Montanan made to the re-election of U.S. Sen Jon Tester

By Mike Jopek
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Hungry House

Judging by the speed of House Democrats’ fundraising, it seems the Montanans contributing to candidates are hungry for change

By Mike Jopek
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Food for All

Livingston Food Resource Center is a community hub of food distribution, culinary training, senior supper clubs, and many kids programs

By Mike Jopek
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Driving Lessons

Someone has to teach Washington D.C. how to drive; it’s your government

By Mike Jopek
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Midway to Midterms

Midterm elections routinely go against the party that controls the White House

By Mike Jopek
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Accountability Year

If you want accountability from Congress, better turn out the vote for Jon Tester

By Mike Jopek
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Praying for Kindness

The year was tiring, unpredictable and simply politically crazy

By Mike Jopek
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Do One Good Deed

After saving a pelican in distress, we felt that we had done what we were supposed to do

By Mike Jopek