Politics

Pro-Life Advocate Denounces GOP’s Shift in Abortion Stance, Calls for Unwavering Support for Life

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.

City Council’s decision contrasts with the recent Supreme Court ruling, highlighting the ongoing conflict over public safety.

Pro-Life Montanans mark two years of Dobbs with first annual Celebrate Life Montana event in Hamilton.

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.

From Advocate to Homeless: Missoula’s Urban Camping Reality

Explore the 2024 electoral landscape of Montana, a key battleground state with 4 electoral votes. Dive into an analysis of past elections, demographic shifts, and predictions for the upcoming presidential race.

You might not consider yourself a culture warrior, but, like it or not, you’re in a culture war, and it’s being fought in all kinds of new-information ways.

I used to have a respected position in this Missoula community describing what the various sub-populations of “the homeless” were like, and the different approaches needed to address the unique challenges they presented. I wonder, what would THAT Travis think of me now?

Hello, my name is Travis Mateer, a writer and tax-activist from Missoula, Montana, who in past incarnations online has written under the pseudonyms William Skink and lizard.   What am I doing here?   That’s a good question, and the answer is even better.  I’m here to do a weekly report UNIQUE to the audience…

MISSOULA, Mont. (May 11, 2024) — Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, located at 130 S 6th Street East, will host a discussion on Christian Nationalism on May 23 at 6:00 p.m. The church’s Social Concerns team has organized this event to address the topic of Christian Nationalism, which organizers note has been a subject in recent…

MISSOULA, Mont. (May 11, 2024) — Crosspoint Church will host an election education event on May 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 7500 Mullan Road. The event aims to inform the community about the importance of participating in the upcoming primary and general elections. Candidates from various races will be present to engage with…

Let’s celebrate summer by protecting babies

This op-ed was originally published at Poor Roger’s Almanac. Against my advice and counsel, Greg Gianforte, the governor of the State of Montana, signed the TikTok bill sent to him a few weeks ago by the Montana legislature. TikTok is now officially verboten within the boundaries of the state and as of Jan. 01, 2024, any app…

Missoula City and County governance has adopted failed policy positions of places like San Francisco and Portland, and it’s really starting to show

Strengthening Constitutional States is more important than cleaning up the swamp, the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is the tool to use

State and Federal records show the Montana Human Rights Network trying to sabotage KGEZ-600AM in early 2000’s