One of the things that gives me hope and optimism in these difficult and divisive times are the number of young people stepping up to the challenges of leadership. Alice Buckley epitomizes the leadership we need in Montana. I’ve known Alice as a colleague, fellow Leadership Montana classmate, and friend. She is a bright light, […]

Our democracy depends on us rising up, casting vote This election coming up is perhaps the most important of our life time. It’s a choice between an out-of-control president and decent, respectful, responsible, and knowledgeable people, like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We simply cannot stand by and allow those in power to take our […]

In this time of heightened awareness to the history of discrimination against people of color and Native Americans, I’m grateful that my friend, Ed Stafman, is running to represent south central Bozeman in the Montana Legislature. As a Black woman, a senior citizen, and someone with a physical disability, I know that Ed will have […]

Supporting Colette Campbell for HD67 is as much about her support of me as a Montana worker as it is the issues she cares about: a living wage for us, the benefits that a job affords like health care, time off to recreate and enjoy the fruits of our labor and the care for our […]

As a lifelong Montanan and active member of the Montana Chapter of the National Organization for Women, I support NOW’s endorsement of Mike Cooney for governor and Raph Graybill for attorney general. Cooney, a fourth-generation Montanan, possesses the extensive and relevant experience and home-grown dedication necessary. For Mike, it’s about service, not power; about inclusion, […]

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 Counterpunch printed in the Missoulian Enabling Trump’s Ongoing Disasters by GEORGE OCHENSKI FacebookTwitterRedditEmail As if the nation hasn’t been traumatized enough by the horrendous effects of the out-of-control coronavirus pandemic, thanks to recorded interviews with legendary Watergate reporter Bob Woodward, we find that President Trump knew the disease was deadly, was easily transmitted […]

Reproductive health care is basic health care. Reproductive freedom is basic freedom. Montanans deserve representatives who believe this wholeheartedly, and who recognize the amount of work required to make us a state that fully reflects this reality. Alice Buckley is ready for this challenge, and I’m excited to see her represent HD63 in 2021. As […]

I have been honored to serve in the Montana Legislature for 14 years, the last eight in the state Senate. I have known very good legislators, who have served Montana well, from both parties. Not surprisingly, all were honest, well-prepared, hard-working, and critical thinkers. None was overly ideological. Why does this matter? Because these same […]

As someone working to advance conservation, climate and energy issues in Montana for over 30 years, I am pleased to support Ed Stafman’s election to the Montana Legislature from House District 62. Ed is committed to hastening the state’s transition to a brighter renewable energy future, to benefit our environment and mitigate climate impacts, while […]

I support Colette Campbell, candidate to represent the people of HD67, Belgrade area, in the Montana Legislature. Colette is a teacher, has worked with at-risk children and is an avid defender of working-class Montanans. Colette’s opponent is Jedidiah Hinkle who lost his bid for re-election in the 2018 run for Senate District 32 and has […]