Opinion
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Montana’s legal disciplinary body can avoid becoming a tool for partisan politics
Montana’s Commission on Practice is the regulatory body of the legal profession here, tasked by the state Supreme …
Letters to the editor Oct. 13
Letters to the editor Oct. 13
Vote smart on the issues and candidates
With general election ballots set to hit Montana mailboxes this week, make sure your ballpoint pen is up to the task.
Biden-Harris energy policies threaten Montana
Few decisions made in Washington D.C. impact Montanans more than those made about our nation’s natural resources. Unfortunately, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ pursuit of radical environmenta…
Climate change is a public health issue
At a time when climate change has barely been acknowledged in the presidential debates and most political conversations leading up to this consequential election season, it can be hard to believe we have the collec…
Education democracy v. education freedom in Montana
People will offer a variety of responses when asked why the state should offer education to all youngsters.
Letters to the editor Oct. 10
Letters to the editor Oct. 10
Is Kalispell building responsibly, or just building?
Growth is inevitable — in fact we’ve developed property right here in the valley. When done right, it enriches our community, strengthens our infrastructure, and makes Kalispell an even better place to live.
Letters to the editor Oct. 8
Letters to the editor Oct. 8
Letters to the editor Oct. 7
Letters to the editor Oct. 7
Taking Montanans’ ideas to the Senate to lower housing costs
As a public school teacher at F.E. Miley Elementary in Big Sandy, I took great pride in preparing my students to be the next generation of Montana leaders.
Changes needed in funding public education
Over the past few months, there have been different articles published in newspapers around the state about school finances, from teacher salaries and budget s…
Montana voting system rewards party loyalty
We are two veterans with 44 years of combined service to the United States. We served united around one mission because we believed the American values of freedom, independence and democracy were worth sacrificing …
When journalism matters most
Last week was gut-wrenching as images and stories emerged from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.
Are you better off today than you were four years ago?
Under the Biden-Harris administration, with the help of Sen. Jon Tester, we are experiencing high inflation, open borders, a fentanyl crisis, letting boys compete in girls sports, allowing boys to use girls bathroo…
Letters to the editor Oct. 6
Letters to the editor Oct. 6