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- Carrying Forward Charlie Kirk’s Legacy of Faith and Dialogue
- Why Young Americans Are Drinking from Broken Cisterns
- Charlie Kirk’s Death and America’s Crisis of Truth
- From Madrid to Missoula: When Marxist Chaos Meets Faith and Family
- The Inflation Reduction Act Broke Medicare—and Montana’s Seniors and Veterans Are Paying the Price
Montana Delegation Missed the Chance to Shine
When it mattered most, Montana’s leaders bent to pressure instead of standing for principle.
If Trans Legislators Can See the Full CPS File on the Kolstads’ Daughter, Why Can’t the Kolstads?
Civil rights attorney Matthew Monforton says Montana lawmakers want access to CPS records—but not for the parents who lost their child.
It’s Time to Deport Montana’s Housing Crisis
As mass deportations accelerate, Missoula must not be overlooked—it must be ground zero.
Wolves, Hyenas and Legislators Run in Packs
The Wolves in GOP Clothing: Montana’s Nine Align with Democrats.
Justifying a False Narrative with a Bad Picture
No, Ukraine is not the dam holding back Russia from trying to consume the rest of Europe
Montana’s Fight for Life is in the Hopper
Montanans For Life Chair Robin Sertell on the Legislative Battle to Protect Life in Montana—From Womb to Tomb
COVID: A Modern-day Hydra
Montana lawmakers in Helena sidestep a fight against mRNA shots despite growing suspicions.
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
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?
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.
A Reluctant Citizen Journalist’s First Date With AI
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.
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
Lawfare: A Very Effective Tool Of Attack
Travis Mateer on Lawfare, Legal Battles, and Creative Resistance
Duplicitous Republicans Reframe Platform
Pro-Life Advocate Denounces GOP’s Shift in Abortion Stance, Calls for Unwavering Support for Life
Celebrating the Fall of Roe in Montana
Pro-Life Montanans mark two years of Dobbs with first annual Celebrate Life Montana event in Hamilton.