Uncommon Ground

Uncommon Ground

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
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Be Grateful

If you’re lucky enough to get a federal tax break during this season of giving, be grateful — somebody pays for it

By Mike Jopek
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Rigid Political Beliefs

Congress enjoys plenty of moving parts on their secret tax cut plans

By Mike Jopek
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Tax Woes

A better process to produce real tax reform would involve talking to constituents and holding face-to-face townhalls

By Mike Jopek
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Where’s Our Money?

Montana’s biennial balanced budget is in trouble and the governor is mulling whether to reduce services or reconvene the state Legislature to find solutions

By Mike Jopek
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Fire the Feral Politicians

The Republicans who control the Montana Legislature and the Republicans who control Congress need to govern

By Mike Jopek
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Calm it Down

There are few peacemakers left in politics who are willing to steer us toward calmer waters

By Mike Jopek
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Talk is Cheap

The Trump administration's budget calls for big hits to Montana-based services

By Mike Jopek
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Unhealthy Fiasco

None of the Republicans' six bill versions increase access to health care and none make insurance cheaper for aging and rural Montanans

By Mike Jopek