I believe that character counts! Character traits such as honesty, thoughtfulness, humility, empathy for others, work ethics and ethical personal behavior are among those traits that are common to those who are respected and rewarded and recognized in successful businesses and professions. Politicians should reflect the same character traits that are expected in the rest […]

Less taxes sounds like a great platform, but it does have consequences: less services. There will be less money for public schools that are the heart and soul of Montana’s communities. Will this mean higher taxes to make up the difference? There will be less money for the Montana University System? Will this mean higher […]

Montanans’ right to hunt and camp on our majestic lands, as well as our right to fish in our pristine rivers is in jeopardy. We live in the bosom of nature and as American citizens it should be our prerogative to enjoy it without the threat of lawsuits from the wealthy. Sen. Steve Daines doesn’t […]

Are you tired of uncertainty, doubt and divisiveness? Are you searching for integrity and truth? I have good news for you: Ed Stafman is running for election in HD62 and he is a breath of fresh air. Heaven knows we need fresh air these days, and good character, and a willingness to be guided by science […]

This election season is our moment of truth. The most corrupt president in American history is shredding our Constitution and waging war against our nation’s founding principles of freedom, justice and domestic tranquility. A draft-dodging coward, he mocks as “losers” and “suckers” our family members and friends who died on battlefields fighting for our freedoms. […]

Marc Raciot, former Montana governor and chairman of George W. Bush’s re-election campaign, recently stated publicly that character is essential in a public official. He mentioned patience and humility; other important traits are honesty and putting people above partisan politics. If you are looking for these traits in Congress, then your clear choice for our […]

Greg Gianforte claims that his enormous wealth and business success makes him a “job-creator” who will be good for the economy. But his record shows exactly the opposite. Gianforte and his allies’ ongoing failure to deal with the covid crisis resulted in a catastrophic loss of jobs and the worst economic crisis since the Great […]

It’s exciting when smart young people run for office who have the curiosity, enthusiasm and grit needed for serving us in state government. I enthusiastically support Alice Buckley for  representative in HD63. Alice is well-versed in policies and issues and has a passion for justice and good government – working for the jobs, housing and […]

Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney personifies Montana. He has dedicated his life to supporting Montana families. As legislator, secretary of state, and executive director of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies he has championed women by supporting women’s privacy and protecting their right to access equitable and affordable health care. Cooney believes in pay equity and has proposed […]

While the top-of-the ballot races tend to get the most attention during an election, I want to highlight the race for clerk of district court. This is the first time in over a decade that Gallatin County has seen more than one candidate vying for this seat, and I urge everybody to vote for Sandy […]