In these turbulent political times, with our public health at risk, it is more important than ever to elect persons to state office, who have a good record of stable judgment. In the Montana governor’s race that person is Mike Cooney. His record of service in the Montana House and Senate, secretary of state, executive […]

Montanans and America are facing the double whammy of the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the greatest hit to the economy since the Great Depression. Montana has averaged over 100 new cases a day for the last month from prematurely opening businesses and relaxing safety practices. The same pattern has repeated itself in other states. America […]

For too many years voters have paid too little attention to the Public Service Commission elections. As a result, the commission has been controlled by Northwestern Energy, the very organization the PSC is meant to oversee. It’s time to fix that, to get the fox out of the chicken coop and elect people like Tom […]

Crosswalks emblematic of efforts for equitable city Having lived in Bozeman for 11 years, I am pleased that our community now has rainbow crosswalks as a gesture toward full LGBTQIA+ and minority inclusion. With this open support of diversity, my appreciation for this city is ever-growing, constantly fed with civic compassion. As an adolescent in […]

Trump has been piling straw after straw on the proverbial camel’s (that is, our country’s) back. Here are some of the straws that he has been piling on the poor camel. Rolling back restrictions on methane gas emissions and on 100 other environmental regulations. Overseeing the worst economic quarter in over a century. Failing the […]

We have two young, talented and creative people running for office this fall whom I would like to bring your attention. Zach Brown grew up in Bozeman and has an impressive background of education, career and community service: presidential leadership scholar in college, trade policy and immigration work in D.C. as a Truman Albright fellow […]

Montana has only one seat in the House of Representatives. It’s crucial that we elect someone who has a record of consistently fighting for issues that are critical to all Montanans including affordable and effective health care, access to our public lands, an effective public education system and a healthy environment. Kathleen Williams is that […]

I’m really pleased that Zach Brown is running for Gallatin County commissioner. The commission dragged their feet on land use planning until Bozeman and Belgrade dragged them into planning for the triangle area. There is a desperate need to look to what our community will be like in 20 or 30 years. Lack of planning […]

Alice Buckley – running for House District 63 encompassing the university district in south Bozeman – is an exciting, up-and-coming candidate for public office. I have known Alice as a friend and colleague with boundless energy and keen intellect. She cares deeply about her community and brings strong business and leadership skills. I applaud Alice’s […]

Making money isn’t a qualification to be governor Some say Gianforte’s success in business qualifies him to be governor. It doesn’t. The governor’s job is much more difficult. Making money is straightforward. It doesn’t require balancing profits with societal needs, it just means following the rules and maximizing profits. Gianforte’s fortune was made in a […]