Last night in Great Falls, we hosted a community roundtable to hear directly from local residents about the challenges they face accessing healthcare and essential services. One story in particular stood out for its urgency and clarity. A man spoke...
This week, President Trump signed a series of executive orders that, taken together, mark one of the most alarming federal expansions of power in recent U.S. history. These directives don’t just touch immigration or law enforcement, they strike at the...
Montanans are raising alarms about the instability and loss they feel in their daily lives, truths our leaders must hear in order to defend democracy and rebuild trust....
In a healthy democracy, the executive branch respects the independence of the courts. Judges do not face arrest for insisting on due process. Law enforcement agents do not circumvent warrants and constitutional protections. Citizens do not fear retaliation for demanding...
Where people are standing up for democracy, economic fairness, and accountability—here’s one thing to remember: The rally is not the end. It’s the spark. Showing up is powerful. Real change comes from joining together to show numbers and support. Lasting...
Let’s be clear: rubber-stamping Trump’s chaotic agenda is not the same thing as supporting Montana agriculture. It’s not leadership. It’s cowardice. Senator Steve Daines recently sent out a letter to Montanans bragging about his role in confirming Trump's cabinet nominees...
In Montana, we don't take kindly to power grabs. We believe in checks and balances, in local control, in keeping our institutions accountable to us, not to parties or strongmen. The escalating attacks on our judiciary, both nationally and here...
You showed up. You cheered. You listened. You felt connected to something bigger than yourself. For a few powerful hours, we were all reminded that we are not powerless, that people still care, that democracy is worth fighting for, and...
Last week, I sat down with Skip, a retired U.S. Forest Service worker in the Bitterroot. He’s been through decades of fire seasons—some hard, some hopeful—but this year, he didn’t mince words:...
