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Voices: Gianforte can’t be trusted with public land, stream access

October 27, 2020
Gianforte supporters - the Texas-based billionaire Wilks brothers - have a long and sordid history in Idaho of shutting down public right-of-ways through their properties, having gone so far as to hire armed guards to keep the public out.

Voices: Politicians who lack courage to confront climate change must go
26-10-2020
Shiloh Hernandez of Helena writes, "In sum, climate change is a clear and present danger to all Montanans. Politicians who
Letters: Press must explore Gianforte's religious beliefs, understanding of science
26-10-2020
Karen Jarussi of Billings writes, "It frustrates me that the press has not dug more into Greg Gianforte’s extreme religious
Letters: Politicians who sow division have no place in office
26-10-2020
Derek Goldman writes, "Politicians who build power by sowing division and discord among Americans are a detriment to civil society—irrespective
Sustainable Missoula: Building a better community through recycling
23-10-2020
In this week's Sustainable Missoula, Jonas Munson writes, "Montanans generate an average of 8.8 pounds of trash per day —
Letters: Wildland firefighters support Tranel for PSC
23-10-2020
A group of wildland firefighters write, "We know that excellent leaders consider all sides of a problem and work with
Letters: Gianforte's buying his way into the governor's office
23-10-2020
Phil Hamilton writes, "Archeological evidence suggests that indigenous people inhabited what we now know as Montana as far back as
Letters: Cooney is the right choice to lead Montana as governor
23-10-2020
Several dozen Montanans write, "As governor, Cooney will continue to protect our public assets—like our lands and schools—from privatization, while
Graybill: Loved ones matter on the ballot in Attorney General race
22-10-2020
Raph Graybill writes, "I’ve gone to court and won to protect public access. I’ve beaten the federal government in court
Jack Ballard: This land is your land
22-10-2020
Jack Ballard writes, "I don’t know your income, occupation or whether you fish with bait or flies. But I’m pretty
Voices: Jason Marks is fit, trained and suited to serve as District Court judge
21-10-2020
Cynthia Ford writes, "Judge Marks is fair; he is smart; he is compassionate; and he is hard-working. In a busy
Letters: Our voice is our vote, so go and do it
21-10-2020
Maxwell Shaver writes, "Our voice is our vote. We have a constitutional right to vote, as well as an American
Letters: Cooney stands for health, education and jobs
21-10-2020
Karen Buley writes, "Cooney is a fierce advocate of public education, including quality pre-K. He crafted the Keep Montana Working
Letters: Political divide closing on climate change, and you can help
20-10-2020
Joyce Waterhouse writes, "There is still work to be done sharing information and urging action by the legislature. Fortunately, there
Letters: Will the real Steve Daines please stand up?
20-10-2020
Whitney Tawney writes, "Senator Steve Daines has repeatedly claimed to be a strong defender of Montana’s public lands. But his
Letters: Montana needs more than one party to ensure checks and balance
20-10-2020
Sue Orr writes, "People say they don’t know Mike Cooney, well, you know what his opponent is about. I tell
Montana Viewpoint: An honest politician
19-10-2020
Jim Elliott writes, "Instead of believing the tripe coming out of our mailbox, web pages, and finally, ears, we need
National Association of Tobacco Outlets: State, federal laws prohibit Missoula tobacco ban
19-10-2020
Attorneys for Missoula's tobacco retailers write, "In conclusion, the City of Missoula is expressly pre-empted from adopting an ordinance banning
Schreiner: Our kids deserve better than a governor who doesn't believe in science
19-10-2020
Casey and Teresa Schreiner write, "Like many of you, we’ve been having conversations around the dinner table with our boys
Voices: Take a closer look at LR130 before you vote to subvert your rights
19-10-2020
Larry Finch writes, "Today, people are being killed at demonstrations by gun-toting radicals. It happened in Portland, Oregon and in
Voices: Pending SupCo decision on ACA could leave Montanans without healthcare
19-10-2020
Jacquie Helt writes, "Not only would (the Supreme Court decision) end healthcare coverage for 90,000 Montanans, it would deny protections
Letters: PSC needs science, experience and Monica Tranel
19-10-2020
Christopher Preston writes, "Things are changing, Montanans. We need science, we need experience, we need a future focus. Monica Tranel
Sustainable Missoula: Solar is key to a cleaner, brighter future
16-10-2020
Abby Huseth writes, "Here in Missoula, rooftop solar will be a key pathway to reaching our community’s goal of 100%
Voices: Fielder addresses endorsement reversal, PSC race and politics
16-10-2020
Jennifer Fielder writes, "The paper succumbed to the organized opposition and their baseless, politically-charged talking points – none of which
Kathleen Williams: Veteran issues are personal with father's, husband's service
16-10-2020
Kathleen Williams writes, "Both my dad and Tom were very humble about their military service. I know the importance of
Letters: Support candidates who back science, clean energy and new policies
16-10-2020
Allison Young writes, "Despite an overwhelmingly divisive political landscape, we have an opportunity to safeguard our children’s future by supporting
Letters: Punishing Post Office hurts veterans waiting for prescriptions
16-10-2020
Jacob Bachmeier writes, "Normally it takes seven to ten days for my prescriptions to arrive, but thanks to Postmaster General
Dave Strohmaier: The politics of being native
15-10-2020
Dave Strohmaier writes, "Being truly native entails learning the seasonal rhythms of a place and understanding the origin of traditions
Voices: Montanans should be wary of efforts to legalize recreational marijuana
15-10-2020
Members of Montana's public safety association write, "We do not need a crystal ball to know what will happen in
Letters: Seeley Lake resident reviews his ballot and votes
15-10-2020
By next week, your ballots will have arrived in the mail. For whatever it’s worth, here is how I am
Voices: Missoula physicians support banning sale of flavored tobacco to protect kids
14-10-2020
Missoula doctors write, "Nationwide, nearly 300 cities have restricted the sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products. We should do
Letters: Missoula paper missed the mark by endorsing Fielder over Tranel
14-10-2020
Bruce Bender writes, "Additionally Fielder has supported militia activities of taking over public lands and has spread rumors of Antifa
Letters: Community members make communities stronger
14-10-2020
Chris Clark writes, "Real governmental representation means more than just cutting taxes. It means being part of the community and
Voices: Plans approved by William Perry Pendley must be revoked
13-10-2020
Someone who has advocated for selling off public lands, tried to overturn Montana’s stream access law, defended a company that
Tranel: From our Public Service Commission, we all deserve better
12-10-2020
In two recent decisions, the Montana Supreme Court ruled that the Public Service Commission (PSC) broke the law when it
Letters: Kathleen Williams the right choice for U.S. House
12-10-2020
Gary Wolfe writes, "As a gun-owning sportsman and public lands advocate, I fully support Kathleen Williams’ candidacy to be Montana’s
Sustainable Missoula – Vote for the Mountain Line mill levy
12-10-2020
Mountain Line values the importance of clean air for a healthy community and has recently committed to a zero-tailpipe-emissions fleet
Voices: Retired District Court judge backs Marks; 'Right person for the job'
09-10-2020
Retired District Court Judge Karen Townsend writes, "I was very pleased that Jason Marks was chosen by the Governor to
Letters: Mountain Line benefits us all, now and in our shared future
09-10-2020
Winona Bateman writes, "This affordable, shared investment will make our community more equitable and less polluted now, and help reduce
Letters: Vote to support community bus service
08-10-2020
Dori Gilels writes, "Missoula is growing and so is our need for this service. Mountain Line is committed to ensuring
Voices: Outcome of governor's race will determine Montana health care
08-10-2020
Cora Newman and others write, "This November, Montanans will decide whether to elect a governor who is focused on protecting
Letters: Black, Marks and Bennett right choice for Montana law and order
07-10-2020
Klaus von Stutterheim writes, "Mike Black is by far the superior candidate. Black, a fourth generation Montanan, was raised at
Letters: Williams has worked for small businesses - just look at state's food economy
07-10-2020
Kathleen Williams lowered regulatory barriers, protected public health, and as a result, new local businesses have been created and new
Barrett: Careful review of policy reveals Cooney as best choice for governor
06-10-2020
Evan Barrett writes, "Mike Cooney believes that our limited state tax dollars for education should go to public education and
Letters: Work ethic and compassion makes Jason Marks right for district judge
06-10-2020
Ed McLean writes, "I have personally observed Judge Marks throughout his career and note what a dedicated and tireless servant
Letters: 'Honor and kindness,' Tom Browder for House District 92
06-10-2020
Erin Riley writes, "Tom is unfailing in his pure desire to help his community and unwavering in his dedication to
Slotnick: Need for systemic change deserves more than a fiery soundbite
05-10-2020
Josh Slotnick writes, "In a recent article, a City Council person called our actions around a procurement policy racist, and
Voices: Logging will not prevent destructive wildfires
05-10-2020
Mike Garrity and Chad Hanson write, "Our large wildfires are driven in significant part by the climate crisis. We should
Letters: Mike Black will defend privacy, woman's right to chose on Supreme Court
05-10-2020
Susie Orr writes, "I'm here to tell you that a vote for Mike Black is a vote for preserving our
Letters: Endorsing Monica Tranel for Public Service Commission
02-10-2020
Montana Conservation Voters writes, "Our Public Service Commission is a very small state agency, but it has a very big
Mike Cooney: I will defend Montanans’ access to quality affordable health care
01-10-2020
Mike Cooney writes, "As your next governor, if the ACA is overturned and Medicaid expansion eliminated, I will bring Republicans
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