Judge Vannatta opens the door—to men in dresses.

One Gay Judge Just Told Montana Women Their Privacy Is Bigotry

Judicial activism meets gender theology in Montana, where privacy is heresy and delusion is law.

Montana GOP Cuts Off Funding and Support for “Out of Line Nine” Republican Senators

Party will no longer fund or support nine senators accused of aligning with Democrats, but admits it cannot formally expel them.

Montana Supreme Court Chamber

Gianforte Signs Law Limiting Court Power to Block Legislation

New law bans Montana courts from using weaker legal tests to pause bills passed by the Legislature.

Vote tally of motion to expel Sen. Jason Ellsworth.

Ellsworth Survives Expulsion Votes as Freedom Caucus Pushes for Another Attempt

Freedom Caucus Calls for Another Expulsion Vote, Urges Public Pressure on Democrats

A teenager consults a doctor in a clinic, discussing health concerns.

Health Freedom Group Urges ‘No’ Vote on HB 377 Over Concerns About Parental Rights

Advocates say amendment to HB 377 weakens parental access to teen health records

Out of Line Nine

Wolves, Hyenas and Legislators Run in Packs

The Wolves in GOP Clothing: Montana’s Nine Align with Democrats.

Gallatin and Missoula County Republicans Censure ‘Out of Line Nine’ as Pro-Life Group Supports Recall Effort

Grassroots Republicans take action as local GOP committees censure state senators accused of undermining conservative priorities.

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.

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…

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.

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

Montana Legislature Approves Freedom Caucus Censure Demand of Trans Missoula Rep. Zephyr

The House approved the censure after the transgender representative said the legislature would see blood on their hands for banning “sex change” surgeries for minors

Montana Freedom Caucus Demands Censure of Missoula Representative Zephyr

The trans Missoula Rep. said he hoped the next time the Legislature prayed they would see blood on their hands if they banned “sex change” operations on minor children

Montana Freedom Caucus Legislators Urge “No” Vote on Central Bank Digital Currency Bill

“Oppose Central Bank Digital Currency in Montana”

Defend the Guard

A bill in the Montana Legislature would protect Montana families and defend the Constitution from Executive overreach on War Powers

Montana Freedom Caucus Announces Top 5 Legislative Priorities

Judicial Reform, Budget Surplus, Parental Rights and Election Integrity Top the List of Montana Freedom Caucus Priorities

Bukacek Questioning Green Energy Sources is Not “Anti-Green”

Considering the cost to build, maintain, and dispose of wind turbines, calling wind power renewable because we have wind is equivalent to saying automobiles are renewable because we have roads. It just does not add up.