Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Dear Editor, If ignorance were a virtue, Montana's Republican leadership would already be saints. Senate President Matt Regier and Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen have decided that the biggest threat to our children's education isn't underfunded schools, teacher shortages, or rising student suicide rates-it's "woke" teachers spending two days at a professional conference learning how to better educate our kids. Let's be clear: our teachers are professionals. They're highly...
Donald Trump has once again proven he’s not just the worst president in American history — he’s the weakest. His latest stunt? Threatening to punish networks and revoke broadcast licenses because Jimmy Kimmel dared to tell a joke. Comedy. Satire. Free speech. The very things that built America. But to Trump, apparently, they are weapons of oppression… unless you’re worshiping him on cue. Let’s get real: Trump didn’t just sulk — he crossed a constitutional line. The Supreme Court is clear: government officials can persuade, they cannot coerce....
Dear Editor, While Gaza smolders under relentless bombardment and Palestinian families bury their women and children, Senator Steve Daines offers his usual response: absolute silence. Perhaps he's too busy polishing Trump's golf shoes to notice the genocide happening on his watch - and with our tax dollars ($17.8+ billion). Recently, the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church - representing faithful from Montana and neighboring states - passed a resolution condemning Israel's...
Dear Editor, As a parent, grandparent, and advocate for public education, I urge you to support Shannon O'Brien for Superintendent of Schools. Shannon is the only candidate who can bring the change we desperately need to support our teachers, parents, and students. Under Elsie Arntzen's leadership, Montana's education system has suffered. Our state ranks last in teacher pay, contributing to a severe teacher shortage. Susie Hedalen, Shannon's opponent, served as Elsie's deputy and is complicit...
