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Secretary Jacobsen and Montana Legislators Emphasize Voting Rights for U.S. Citizens Only

SB 185, a constitutional amendment making its way through the Montana Senate, would require that only U.S. citizens be allowed to vote.

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Montana Attorney General Advocates for Legislation to Protect Children from Drugs

SB261 expands child endangerment to include exposure to fentanyl, heroin, THC, and dispensary access.

A tentacle grows from the belly of a local police officer with a Hollywood camera at the end of it.

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.

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When Kangaroos Run Courts, A Relationship with AI Becomes Inevitable

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.

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Journalism Is Not A Popularity Contest

Facing criticism and opposition, Travis Mateer highlights the importance of independent journalism in uncovering the truth about homelessness in Missoula.

Mayor Davis’ Culture of Controlled Curiosity, Brought to You by Lee Enterprises

Examining the Media Narratives and Local Implications of Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis’ Participation in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative

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Lawfare: A Very Effective Tool Of Attack

Travis Mateer on Lawfare, Legal Battles, and Creative Resistance

Many people in vehicles lined up on Hawthorne Street behind The Poverello Center have been camping at the intersection of Pine for over a year.

From Local Ordinance to Supreme Court: Unpacking Missoula’s Urban Camping Debate

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.

Person leans from the back seat of a car at Hawthorne and Pine behind the Poverello Center to adjust cooking foil on portable camping burner.

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.

Montana Media’s #HatchetGirls

Mainstream Montana journalists are growing harder and harder to distinguish from the rapid response communications teams of the Montana Democratic Party and the Democratic Party nationally. Self-described “journalists” Ashley Nerbovig and Skylar Rispens are the official #HatchetGirls of the Montana establishment media. Why is it that these alleged reporters cannot seem to quote conservatives without…