Flying ‘Trump’ flag doesn’t make you more American I have an observation and question. Do Trump supporters who fly his flag and the American flag think they are “more” American than citizens that don’t display the Trump flag? It sure appears that way! This is truly alarming if it is the case, and all it does […]

Gallatin County has been experiencing rapid growth and change for several years. Upcoming fall elections are critical at every level, but particularly at the local level where political decisions directly affect our daily lives. Voters should choose candidates who are equipped to successfully manage these issues. Zach Brown is a candidate for Gallatin County Commission […]

Sometimes it’s how a candidate has voted that matters, and in the case of Greg Gianforte his record certainly tells a story about someone who’s not looking out for working Montanans. And sometimes you learn a lot from who a candidate supports. The candidate running as a Republican for Montana House District 65 is circulating […]

We all pay utility bills and we all need to care about the election for Public Service Commissioner (PSC). Here’s why: Montana grants monopoly status to certain utilities who in turn agree to be regulated by the PSC. What is not well known is the PSC’s members essentially are hand-picked by the very utility companies […]

Kathleen Williams should be a clear choice in the race for Montana’s at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Among her basic Montana values, she believes that all Americans deserve access to quality, affordable health care. As a Montana state legislator, Kathleen worked hard to find common interests in the pursuit of improving our […]

Using classic advertising techniques, Donald Trump has moved the goalposts on what it means to be American and co-opted the symbol of the American flag for his own fascistic ends. By speaking to people whose identities already include a love for America and who carry a half-intuited nostalgia for a greatness that never actually was, […]

Montanans need to vote and elect a senator in November we can be proud of. Gov. Steve Bullock is undoubtedly the right person for the job. Throughout Bullock’s career of service to Montanans, Bullock has been clear and steady in support of access to public lands, a strong public education system and affordable healthcare for […]

In July, four governors; DeSantis (Florida), Abbot (Texas), Ducey (Arizona) and Kemp (Georgia) saw major plunges in their job approval ratings receiving monstrous disapproval scores in statewide polls. All four are Republicans who took the advice of Donald Trump when it came to dealing with COVID-19. Instead of working to help their citizens, they stuck […]

Party platforms paint clear picture for state voters This election season has political parties describing their opponent’s views in wildly negative language. Ignore that! Instead, consult each political party’s official platform. The Montana Republican Party Platform and Montana Democratic Party Platform are available online. I downloaded them on July 27. Here are some comparisons: The […]

The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has created a unique opportunity to return America to her proper place as the world leader in research and innovation in health care. To get there, we must have policymakers who believe in the immediate and long-term benefits of such investments. In my past job as CEO of a […]