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Catalyst Montana Funding Prompts Calls for State Inquiry
February 10, 2025 | Politics
According to publicly available grant data from USAID, the leftwing Montana Human Rights Network—rebranded Catalyst Montana—received 71% of its funding through taxpayer grants.
Are Montana Republicans the Party of Reality TV?
Travis Mateer examines the influence of reality TV on Missoula law enforcement, exploring how shows like Live PD and Frontier Force blur the lines between public service and entertainment.
When Kangaroos Run Courts, A Relationship with AI Becomes Inevitable
August 29, 2024 | Crime, Opinion, Technology
Facing a legal system stacked against him, Travis Mateer turns to AI for help in navigating the complexities of civil law and ‘lawfare’ in Missoula.
Is Anything About Surajit Khanna’s Returning Youth Initiative Real?
The Khanna Con: Is Dr. Khanna exploiting Montana’s well-meaning do-gooders for photo-ops, while offering little real help to those he claims to serve?
A Reluctant Citizen Journalist’s First Date With AI
August 8, 2024 | Culture, Opinion, Technology
Navigating the world of AI: Travis Mateer shares his humorous and revealing first date with ChatGPT, touching on local AI initiatives and fringe concepts.
It’s Clear As Mud Where The Rubber Hits The Road In Missoula
Investigating Missoula’s church parking lot homeless initiative and its implications for the community and local politics
Failure Is The Plan
A feature, not a bug: Analyzing the intentional subversion behind political failures in America’s cultural and economic priorities.
The Elephant In The Room
Montana’s Darin Gaub attended the 2024 RNC Convention noting that it was a party for some and a duty for others.
Lawfare: A Very Effective Tool Of Attack
July 18, 2024 | Crime, Culture, Government, Opinion, Politics
Travis Mateer on Lawfare, Legal Battles, and Creative Resistance
Am I Seeing the Twilight of Missoula’s Rattlesnake Democrats?
July 11, 2024 | Politics
Unveiling the Hidden Power Dynamics in Missoula’s Exclusive Rattlesnake Neighborhood
From Local Ordinance to Supreme Court: Unpacking Missoula’s Urban Camping Debate
July 4, 2024 | Crime, Government, Health, Politics
In his latest piece, Travis Mateer explores the complexities of Missoula’s Urban Crisis Camping Ordinance and its implications in light of the Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson.
Missoula Legalizes Public Camping as Supreme Court Permits Bans
City Council’s decision contrasts with the recent Supreme Court ruling, highlighting the ongoing conflict over public safety.
Celebrating the Fall of Roe in Montana
Pro-Life Montanans mark two years of Dobbs with first annual Celebrate Life Montana event in Hamilton.
Why My Ellie Boldman Problem Is Your Ellie Boldman Problem
June 27, 2024 | Government, Opinion, Politics
In his weekly op-ed, Travis Mateer offers a candid profile and his personal experiences with Montana transplant politico Senator Ellie Boldman. Explore the controversies and key events shaping her influence in Missoula’s political landscape.