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Montana’s Electoral Battleground: What to Expect in 2024
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.
My Weapon of Mass Instruction for the Culture War
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.
What Kind of Homeless Will I Be?
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?
Let Me Introduce Myself
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…
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church to Host Discussion on “Christian Nationalism”
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 Community to Host Election Education Event at Crosspoint Church
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…
The End of the World… and TikTok
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…
The Target for Today: Missoula County, Montana
Missoula City and County governance has adopted failed policy positions of places like San Francisco and Portland, and it’s really starting to show
Flex the Tenth
Strengthening Constitutional States is more important than cleaning up the swamp, the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is the tool to use
Montana Human Rights Network’s Attempts to Hijack and Silence Conservative Media
State and Federal records show the Montana Human Rights Network trying to sabotage KGEZ-600AM in early 2000’s
Military Readiness—Seen Thru the Lens of Army Aviation
The readiness of America’s Military is under internal attack—the recent accidents in Army Aviation, and the response after, is an indicator of what plagues the entire military
A Stranger in a Strange Land
America has turned into a strange, strange land with no moral or ethical compass; where right is wrong, evil is good, and God has been forsaken.
Eyewitness: Montana’s Transurrection
The riot in the Montana House chambers was premeditated, and here is the evidence that made it clear to me.
Freedom Caucus Stands with Legislature’s Vote to Discipline Rep. Zephyr, Thanks Law Enforcement
The motion to bar Rep. Zooey Zephyr from the Montana House floor passed with 68 votes. All Republicans voted for the motion. All Democrats opposed. The House gallery will also be closed for the remainder of the session. Zephyr will be able to vote by proxy.
Did Kalispell Public Schools Board and Employees Violate Montana Code of Ethics?
Kalispell Education Association Union President Lynne Rider organized KEA union candidate endorsement forum on school property and using school resources
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