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Has Your Government Murdered You?
Jan 25, 2023
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by
Steve Rossiter
in COVID-19 Response, Culture, Health, Opinion, Politics
If you die of mandated COVID vaccine related causes, a homicide may have been committed against you
Go Woke, Become Weak
Jan 21, 2023
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by
Darin Gaub
in Opinion
The Consequences of Lowering Military Recruiting Standards, from a former Commander’s Perspective
Montana Freedom Caucus Announces Top 5 Legislative Priorities
Jan 20, 2023
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by
Staff Writer
in Politics
Judicial Reform, Budget Surplus, Parental Rights and Election Integrity Top the List of Montana Freedom Caucus Priorities
Why Are Republicans Censoring Election Integrity Efforts?
Jan 12, 2023
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by
Steve Rossiter
in Elections, Government, Opinion, Politics
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,…
Montana Water Compact Gives Away Our Rights
Jan 9, 2023
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by
Bret Bailey
in Government, Opinion, Politics
Fellow Montanans, We have been given the opportunity to defend our water rights against the over-reach of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Water Compact. I am writing this letter to shed light on the CSKT Compact, and share the process for submitting an objection to the Water Court. Yes, your water rights will be…
Legislators Launch “Montana Freedom Caucus,” Announce Helena Event
Jan 8, 2023
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Staff Writer
in Events, Government, Politics
“The Constitutional North Star of the Treasure State“ Helena, MT — Today, the Montana Freedom Caucus (MTFC) is proud to announce its official launch. As the Montana State Legislature assembles, the MTFC will serve the people of Montana and their desire to return to government of, by, and for the people. “The men and women…
America’s Hunger Games
Dec 29, 2022
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Darin Gaub
in Business, Opinion, Politics
In 2012, Americans flocked to the theater to witness the airing of a new dystopian film called The Hunger Games. In this post-apocalyptic feature, there are twelve districts where one girl and one boy are forced to serve as sacrificial tributes to the Capital of Panem. They are the punishment meted out on the people…
Montana Schools Head Gathers All Sides in Billings
Dec 20, 2022
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Brooke Hudson
in Education, Opinion
Who would gather parents, superintendents and administrators, school board members, union leaders and members, legislators, and community members all in one room and hand a microphone around? No one is that crazy. Yet last Thursday night, that is exactly what happened. Only a humble and gracious person could have a room full of all these…
Replacing a Montana Senator
Dec 12, 2022
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Darin Gaub
in Elections, Government, Opinion, Politics
The resignation of Republican State Senator Terry Gauthier (SD-40, Helena) revealed systemic issues in the replacement process that should be addressed by the State Legislature and Montana GOP. At the end of November, I was officially notified that one of Montana’s state senators submitted his resignation halfway through his four-year term. The process to replace…
Montana Judge Blocks Vaccine Mandate Protections for Healthcare Workers
Dec 10, 2022
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Roy McKenzie
in COVID-19 Response, Government, Health, Politics
US District Judge for the State of Montana, Donald Molloy, made his preliminary injunction from March permanent against healthcare workers seeking protection from vaccine mandates through HB-702, the vaccine non-discrimination law. On Friday, Molloy ordered that the state cannot use provisions applied to Montana Code by HB-702 to defend the interests of Montana healthcare workers…
The Left’s Weaponization of Montana’s Economy
Dec 7, 2022
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by
Burton Wheeler
in Business, Government, Opinion, Politics
This op-ed was originally published in the Substack titled “Brutus” on December 3rd, 2022. Through basic observation, we all know that certain types of industries attract different classes and kinds of people with different beliefs and politics. The oil, mining, and raw material production industries are comprised mostly of conservative blue-collar, middle-class men. To the…
America 2075
Dec 6, 2022
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by
Darin Gaub
in Elections, Opinion, Politics
There was a small window of time between the years 2020 and 2024 to turn back the tide of tyranny washing over the shores of the Constitutional Republic that was once a free United States of America. But the few who saw it coming had no voice to warn people, and for many who finally…