Letters to the Editor

Editor, Fear is a mighty powerful trait. It grips and motivates all wildlife, including humans. Fear motivates many actions from hiding to fighting. Add to this the human trait of greed and we have what we are presently experiencing in our nation. Greed has always played a role in politics. Today, however, both greed and fear are gripping our Republican members of congress.   The cause of this added fear factor rests with Donald Trump. Trump’s mental state and inability for compromise causes him to lash out viciously at anyone who opposes or criticizes him. This fear of Trump is causing our GOP elected members of congress to basically go into hiding and be legislatively ina...

Editor,  Democracy in Montana has been strong ever since the development of our new constitution in the 1970s. After the days when the Copper Barons were able to buy elections, Montanans were ready for a change. With careful reflection, people from across the state gathered to draw up a document that...

Editor, Montana State Republican Senator Greg Hertz sponsored Senate Bill 159 which was passed and signed into law. It cut the top state income tax from 6.9 percent to 6.75 percent until 2024. This tax cut will primarily benefit the highest income earners in Montana. Over 80 percent of the cuts will go to...

Editor, Dr. Ferril is a chiropractor currently running her office in the town of St. Ignatius. She is currently seeing patients on Mondays and Fridays. Many years ago, I suffered an unbearably painful and serious back injury. I could barely move without horrifying pain, even while lying in my bed. Seve...

Editor,  Democracy in Montana has been strong ever since the development of our new constitution in the 1970s. After the days when the Copper Barons were able to buy elections, Montanans were ready for a change.  With careful reflection, people from across the state gathered to draw up a docu...