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If you continue to think that Trump deserves a second term, you don’t need to read this. The evidence is clear. If he is not a Russian stooge, he sure acts like one. He is a racist and does not even use a dog whistle to get his message across. He utterly lacks empathy. After […]
By TOM PUCHLERZ AND COLLIN O’MARA Guest columnists The last several months have been filled with uncertainty, sadness and hardship. The COVID-19 pandemic relentlessly moves on, lives continue to be lost, all against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, social injustice and racial inequality. Times are hard. Through this we are seeing growth and evolution in […]
The Gallatin County Democrats are seeking an Executive Director with exceptional people, organizing, and communication skills. Following the organization’s mission, goals, and Rules of the GCDCC, the Executive Director will be required to recruit, manage, engage, and motivate members and volunteers. Qualified candidates must possess strong management skills and be able to prioritize and execute […]
There is symbolism in the brutal suffocation and killing of a black American, George Floyd, by Minnesota police officers. Mr. Floyd’s cry for help, “I can’t breathe,” is a metaphor for centuries of black oppression and mistreatment at the hands of a governing white majority, both here and abroad. It also symbolizes a newer threat […]
By ERICK GREENE Guest columnist Throughout the last three and a half years, the Trump administration has rolled back fundamental protections for human health and the environment. Most of these rollbacks defy common sense – none more so than gutting the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, a law that has protected birds across North America since […]
Bozeman must take action, mandate the use of masks I was appalled to read in the Chronicle that the health department has decided to “study” the COVID situation for another month before taking meaningful action to keep our community safer from community spread of the virus. More study is not needed to know that when people […]
The recent police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor have ignited this country in protest against police brutality. There are demands for defunding (or “re-funding”) the police, de-escalation training, and for outlawing chokeholds. All of these changes, though necessary, are not enough. After all, Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery weren’t killed by police but […]
While visiting Fort Collins, Colorado, recently I learned that their newspaper, The Coloradoan, has severely limited the letters to the editor. Letters are only published on Sundays and then, have many restrictions for acceptability. The Coloradoan is owned by Gannett Publishing Group, which oversees the publication of over 50 US newspapers, including USA Today. We […]
I was frustrated to read White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany’s self-centered explanation about why she would not wear a mask to the rally in Tulsa on Saturday. Ms. McEnany stated, “It’s a personal choice. I am tested regularly…” She is tested routinely and frequently because of her position in the administration and this testing […]
By STEPHANIE ADAMS Guest columnist After years of work and advocacy on the need to fix and fund our parks and open spaces, the finish line is near on The Great American Outdoor Act, which will benefit national parks and public lands across the country. The pathway to progress within Montana has long been paved […]