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For decades economists have struggled to explain why economic growth, especially for the middle class, consistently is better under Democrat administrations. The most compelling explanation is that Democrat policies are more geared to support of the middle class than those of Republicans. Benefits, be they social security, health care savings, tax cuts or unemployment support […]
Cara Wilder was selected to be a Montana delegate at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. She shares her thoughts, reflections, and experiences of participating in the first (and hopefully last) virtual DNC this week! “Our Montana delegation is great and I’m having fun getting to know Democrats from across the state, albeit virtually. It’s […]
Friends, The Blue Wave book club read “The Fifth Risk” by Michael Lewis last year detailing the presidential handoff from Obama to Trump. This article in the Atlantic discusses the damage Trump could do to the office of the Presidency before he leaves if he does lose the election. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/08/other-way-trump-could-destroy-next-presidency/615130/ It’s a must read even […]
Can’t defend freedom of expression by denying it I reacted with mixed feelings to Douglas M. Smith’s letter concerning the recent car parade that was, among other things, a political rally for Trump. Once I got past my disappointment in reading his letter, I was able to feel both empathy and sympathy for Mr. Smith. […]
When we vote for Montana’s next attorney general, we’re choosing our attorney, our chief legal officer, and defender of our remarkable constitution. It’s an important position that is responsible for upholding our rights to a clean and healthful environment, individual dignity, privacy, equitable public education, freedoms of religion, assembly, speech, press, and our right to […]
What does it mean to be an American patriot? Growing up in the 1940s through 1970s, I lived an America that rebuilt after a Great Depression, defeated Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, passed the Civil Rights Act, built the great intercontinental highway system, and sent a man to the moon. Its public education and university […]
How many people do you know whoconsider it both an opportunity and agift to serve others? I have known ZachBrown and his family for more than 20years, and I trust that he has the heart of a servant, the head to tackle a wide range of issues, and the work ethic Montanans expect. Zach’s track […]
We’ve known for almost four years that Trump, ignorant and absence of care for constituents, is unquestionably the worst president in history. We now know the particular, horrendous, unimaginable aspects of his presidency. We’re fortunate with the brilliant book, “Too Much and Never Enough,” by Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, a clinical psychology PhD, year of […]
By MAC MINARD Guest columnist Here in Montana, our rivers and streams support almost every facet of a long-standing and cherished way of life. Montana’s waterways provide a living for hundreds of business owners and their employees in the guiding and outfitting industry, which is a large part of the state’s $7.1 billion outdoor recreation […]
Teddy Roosevelt once said, “Cherish the natural resources… Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty… or its romance.” My love affair with Montana and its beauty began when I moved to Bozeman for college. I am deeply grateful to be a Montanan: to have the ability to access […]