There are two problems with the Jan. 27 article “GOP chair shuts down testimony opposing sanctuary city ban.” First, the Associated Press reporter probably misunderstood the legislation’s practical effect, writing “The bill [HB 200] would require local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration law.” Actually, the bill would merely prevent state agencies and local […]

It has dawned upon me that the quest for freedom in this country is distorted. As long as one cannot drink a beer on the street but can conceal carry a Desert Eagle with armor-piercing rounds into an English literature class, I feel that the only freedom that exists, is the unchecked gun-lobbying group’s freedom […]

It is difficult to believe Trump’s election fraud claims as he cries fraud every time he doesn’t get the results he wants. He has been priming his base for months saying that if he didn’t win the election, it would be because the Democrats rigged it. During the 2016 presidential campaign, he did the same […]

During World War II the allied armies were marching on Hitler’s Germany and it seemed like nothing could stop them. It was at that moment that the Nazis military mounted a furious counter attack known as the “Battle Of The Bulge”. Tens of thousands of soldiers died. At the moment when it seemed like the […]

This column was published in many state newspapers, but did not run in the Bozeman Chronicle.  I thought you might enjoy receiving it. Governor Gianforte Should Lead on Mask Safety A Column by Evan Barrett Updated to February 4, 2021 Several weeks back America crossed a terrible threshold – 4000 people killed in a day […]

The Montana League of Women Voters calls on Congressman Rosendale to acknowledge the November election was not fraudulent and that Joe Biden is our legitimate President. While Sen. Daines has belatedly done so, he continues to suggest, without evidence, that there are election fraud concerns that need to be investigated. The actions of Sen. Daines […]

Throughout my life as a Democrat, I’ve enjoyed many Republican friends. Arguments, agreements, policy disagreements around the campfire, etc. But those I see now who call themselves Republicans have no relation to my Republican friends. Those who support Trump are not Republicans, they’re Trumpsters. They’re not loyal to our constitution and country, but just to […]

Weakening ESA would hurt Montana’s landscapes All three members of Montana’s Congressional delegation are supporting changes that would weaken the Endangered Species Act. The changes would eliminate requirements for re-consultation between some federal agencies when new information becomes available. This would hinder landscape level protections which are integral for protecting species such as the Canada […]

In your Jan. 23 article “Gianforte says he’ll work with Biden, lays out clashes,” our governor took strong exception to President Biden’s Executive Order re. COVID-19 protections in federal buildings and on federal lands. Even a quick reading of this article would suggest that Gov. Gianforte either didn’t bother to read the executive order, and […]

For private landowners in Montana, please consider these facts in opposition to House Bill 138 which would allow trapping on private land without written permission of the landowner. It would be quite easy for a trapper to claim they had “spoken to someone” as a claim they got permission, with no real proof the property […]