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Montana: The New State of Censorship
The legislature’s ban of the TikTok app creates a censorship framework and precedent than can be deployed against any publisher by any administration, Democrat or Republican
God Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Life
“Many are the plans of a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” —Proverbs 19:21
The Other Side of the Montana Constitution
Montana’s original constitution, adopted in 1889, contained important safeguards against cronyism and excessive taxes, spending, and debt.
What is the Problem with the GOP?
61% of Republican voters do not believe the 2020 Presidential election was valid, but party leadership is still in denial
Former Missoula Councilor Vindicated After “Sleepy Inn” Pandemic Boondoggle
The City of Missoula is attempting to sell the rundown motel originally purposed as a “quarantine shelter” at a $200,000 taxpayer loss
Montana GOP Doubles Down on Blocking New Delegates to State Convention
The new rule from the Montana GOP violates state law and disenfranchises local parties, but MT GOP Executive Director says GOP lawyers okayed it
The Light at the End of the Tunnel is Not In Hoping for Better Government and Politicians
There is a light at the end of the tunnel, it’s We the People
Ravalli County Republicans Buck State GOP, Schedule Convention
The Montana GOP’s new rule on county convention scheduling violates state law, deprives local voices, and is out of order.
Hope
“Biblical hope is certainty concerning the promises of God, it is no guarantee of an earthly life free of pain. It is the promise of an eternal life with God if you belong to him.”
Missoula Republican Chair Calls Police on Another Member
This is not the first time Vondene Kopetski has called the police on a fellow Republican, but Missoula Republicans should make it the last
Defend the Guard
A bill in the Montana Legislature would protect Montana families and defend the Constitution from Executive overreach on War Powers
Has Your Government Murdered You?
If you die of mandated COVID vaccine related causes, a homicide may have been committed against you
Go Woke, Become Weak
The Consequences of Lowering Military Recruiting Standards, from a former Commander’s Perspective
Why Are Republicans Censoring Election Integrity Efforts?
I recently attended a program hosted by the Montana Election Integrity Project and learned some rather disturbing facts. This group has been shinning the light on Montana election irregularities for more than 20 years. One of the group’s supporters tried to pass out fliers announcing this meeting to the Missoula Pachyderms Club and was refused. In addition,…