Opinion
Editor, With all these mass shootings in this country I think that it is time for the Federal government to put their money where their mouth is and really start cracking down on making it hard for someone to purchase any kind of firearms, whether it be an AR 15 or a handgun. Too many people in this country have lost their lives, or family members of the victims have lost loved ones. Because I can guarantee you that if something happens to a member of Congress’ kid there would be changes real quick, no question about it. Then we would see better gun laws. Lynn Delecaris Saint Ignatius
Editor, We humans live most interesting physical lives on this planet we call earth. It is certainly filled with a lot of chaos and confusion. This exists in our personal lives and also in our collective national and international living experiences together. We humans each have a God-given healing power ...
Republican and Democrat caucuses met last week to pick leadership teams for the upcoming legislative session. With the House and Senate being held by Republican super majorities republicans met on the House and Senate floors. Democrats convened in committee rooms. After weeks of unsuccessfully tryin...
November is typically gratitude month. It’s a time for us to take stock of and count our blessings, being mindful of them and appreciating all that life has bestowed upon us. We all know we should practice gratitude every day of the year, but heck, like the song says: one out of twelve ain&rsq...
As a fifth-generation Montanan, I didn’t choose Montana — Montana chose me. Over 100 years ago, my great-great-grandmother homesteaded 23 miles east of Conrad and that’s how my family made it to the Last Best Place. And I’ll be forever thankful for that. There is a lot that makes A...
If we care about our Indigenous communities, we have to start caring about food sovereignty. Our communities’ health is in crisis. According to new research, “Over 50% of Indigenous people worldwide over the age of 35 have type 2 diabetes. Indigenous peoples suffer from poorer health, are more li...
On Nov. 10, the Lake County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to consider adopting the newly revised Lakeshore Protection Regulations (LPRs). As citizens commented, it became clear that there appeared to be a lack of understanding of the LPRs, its purpose, how it came about and what it meant for l...
Montanans have spoken. It is clear that one thing our often-polarized voters value and agree on is our right to privacy. We have overwhelmingly decided that our government can’t mess around in our electronic communications without a warrant - that is, a reason a judge finds valid. We’ve also deci...
In our polarized and fragmented times, we appear to have less and less in common. Yet, wherever we live, a good number of universal experiences can bring joy to our lives. Take, for example, a good sunset. How magical is the array of vivid colors splayed across the evening sky as the sun makes its daily desc...
The Alp connection - a very unique relationship between Montana and Switzerland - persists today. Relationships provide meaning and a way to interpret the world around us. Similarities and differences can introduce people to something new. For example, a hot dog and a hamburger have similarities, but also di...
