Opinion
Editor, This letter was inspired by the very controversial and divisive political news coverage lately. I do firmly believe that as we humans navigate, manage, and live out our political divides, we need some inner peace. Our thinking totally affects each of our lives moment by moment. Read, consider, and maybe even practice the following poetic piece. Putting politics aside let’s focus on this We each have great power of the mind Let’s put aside fear, anger and attack And practice being thoughtful and kind This will promote peace and good will Within ourselves and throughout our nation As we live out our lives in harmony Projecting God’s L...
The girl (or boy, as the case may be) couldn’t remember exactly when, but life became weary. It was a gradual development - so gradual she didn’t even notice the tears slipping from her eyes at first. But because of it, life became nebulous, and more difficult to navigate. The sun - once brigh...
Editor, In the decades after World War II, it came as a shock when Roger Revelle, at that time the director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, warned that the surface of the ocean was becoming increasingly acidic and unable to absorb the rapidly growing carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fu...
By now, most of us have learned of the shocking recordings of Tim Sheehy at Montana campaign events talking about “bonding with all the Indians while they’re drunk at 8 a.m.,” and having “Coors Light cans flying by your head” while riding in the Crow parade. Mr. Sheehy,...
Editor, Shelly Fyant is running for HD 91 - a large district covering parts of Missoula, Arlee, Dixon, Camas Prairie, Charlo and Ronan. Google HD 91 (Montana). She is very capable of representing all her constituents in these areas due to her diverse background. Shelly was raised on a ranch in Arlee...
“I love working the polls!” a friend told me recently. “It strengthens my trust in the whole process. And it’s fun getting to help eligible voters flex their civic muscles.” I think about my friend’s experience as I hear stories about mistrust in our elections. ...
Editor, “Democracy cannot flourish amid fear. Liberty cannot bloom amid hate. Justice cannot take root amid rage. America must get to work.” (Thurgood Marshall) Here we are again ... in a fragile state as a nation. Worried sick, I always return to my values, instilled by my solid Republican...
Editor, Opponents of the two ballot initiatives to open up Montana’s election system are entitled to prefer the status quo, but it’s sad to see disinformation used in their advocacy. Here are principal claims being used, followed by reality. Claim: Montana already has open primaries. Reality: ...
Editor, I have just returned from Asheville, North Carolina, where my elderly mother lives. For three days after Hurricane Helene all roads in the west of the state were closed due to flooding, damage, debris, landslides, downed bridges, and fallen trees and power lines. Our family was unable to communica...
Editor, If you knew Shirley Azzopardi as I have known her, over the years, you would know her as a person of exceptional character, personal strength, and perseverance. She is, in my opinion, the kind of person we would be lucky to have in the Montana Legislature to represent all of us, even those of us w...
