Opinion

The attributes of a good politician

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Not long ago I was asked by several students for my thoughts on the outstanding characteristics of good politicians. What follows is my response:

Food Security during COVID-19 times

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When I looked up “food security” this definition made the most sense to me: “Food security incorporates a measure of resilience to future disruption or unavailability of critical food supply due to various risk factors including droughts, shipping disruptions, fuel shortages, economic instability, and wars.”

A vote for Biden is a vote for China’s control of the U.S.

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Rosendale will protect our property rights

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Let’s stand together during these trying times

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Memorial Day is almost here, when we honor those who paid the ultimate price in service of their country. Most of these men and women died as a result of combat-related action. But not always. Yet, no matter the currency used, they paid the supreme price and we owe them for protecting our country and what it stands for.

Sign on to get I-187 on the ballot

If you are concerned about the dire impacts of climate change and this pandemic, you may utilize the new, safe way to gather signatures for I-187, the renewable electricity initiative. The process has been legally vetted and approved.

Montana lost 11,000 businesses that did not renew their state registrations

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Over 36 million Americans are out of work, with the Democrats hoping for more “welfare votes” as they print more money causing our dollars to buy less. Unfortunately, the scientific and medical community is unable to agree that isolating people in their homes and closing schools has any significant effect in controlling this Chinese virus.

Where is the truth?

Where is the truth?

Stockgrowers show support for COOL resolution

Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines signed onto a resolution to reinstate Country-of-Origin labeling for pork and beef. Similarly, Congressman Greg Gianforte sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to find a meaningful solution to allow accurate labeling of U.S. beef.

Montana Conservation Voters group endorses statewide candidates

With another election on the horizon, Montana Conservation Voters has set its sights on protecting Montana’s outdoor heritage for future generations by making some key statewide endorsements.

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