During the annual Women's March in Helena last week, Missoula's Nancy Leifer – a life-long public policy expert – considered the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, saying it didn't happen overnight and challenges remain, even a century later. “The battle for women’s right to vote is not over,” Leifer told the crowd of about 650 marchers who gathered last week. “The … [Read more...] about After the march: Missoula women reflect on ratification of 19th Amendment

(KPAX) A Montana case that’s become a politically charged battle over public aid to church-affiliated schools is before the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, as school-choice advocates ask the court to strike down Montana’s constitutional ban on the aid. The case pits a trio of Kalispell parents whose children go to Stillwater Christian School against Montana and its … [Read more...] about Montana school-aid case sparks national battle before Supreme Court

Juanita Vero has spent the last six months as the newest member of the Missoula County Board of Commissioners learning the nuances of local government, and now she's gearing up for the November election. Vero filed paperwork last week with the Missoula County Elections Office, noting her intent to campaign for the seat. As of Tuesday afternoon, Alan Ault also had filed to … [Read more...] about Vero first to file for Missoula County race as campaign season gears up

(CN) – U.S. President Donald Trump flew to the mountains of Switzerland on Tuesday and delivered a keynote speech to the world’s business and political leaders who are gathered at the World Economic Forum at Davos to discuss solutions to save the world from climate catastrophe. What did Trump do? He said nothing about global warming, called climate activists “prophets of … [Read more...] about Trump labels climate activists “prophets of doom;” doubles down on fossil fuels

Citing history and a growing partnership, Missoula County commissioners last week agreed to add the flag of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to their official meeting room at the courthouse. They also plan to recognize Native American artist Quick-to-See Smith, rounding out their newfound effort to build bridges with the county's tribal partners. “We're … [Read more...] about Missoula County to add CSKT tribal flag, Native American art to meeting room