Could there be anything more “corny” or banal than reading divisive letters to the editor from party hacks? They must receive Daily talking points from their losing party leaders to […]
Alternate reality
After reading several leftist letters to the Bitterroot Star editor, I must respond. One called Trump a racist, another suggested that “don’t just accept the rhetoric as gospel,” another doubted […]
Kill us all and be done with it
The Trump Administration is calling the (more or less) permanent protection of public lands belonging to the people of the United States a land grab. It would seem to be […]
Parties flip-flop
My dad’s grandmother lived more than 80 years, and never voted for a Democrat. On the porch of her farmhouse near Independence, Iowa, in election year 1928, she told him […]
Don’t cut Medicaid
I started working in nursing homes and came to assisted living care because my oldest son is disabled and I wanted to help build options for his care long after […]
‘Healthy’ forests?
As I “enjoy” this “healthy smoke” as the so-called US Forest Service makes “healthy forests,” I reminisce back to a time shortly after the Forest Service, established under the Department […]
Standing with the President
By Elaine Redman, Hamilton A few weeks ago I saw in the Missoulian the guest column by Marty Essen, “The Cult of Republicanism.” I was so angered by what […]
Nothing ‘great’ about racism
Donald Trump is a racist. After Tuesday there’s no doubt about it. As he ranted to the nation a white sheet was hanging out his pants leg. His performance at […]
Our greatness is under attack
This is my hand being extended as a friend. We do the best we can most of the time. Sometimes we make an error and this is that time. But, […]
Living up to the ideals of our Founding Fathers
Think of this. The way for us to be the safest country in the world is for us to embrace the full racial and cultural diversity of our citizens. Now […]
Fair facts
I am very disheartened to hear multiple “rumors” regarding the Ravalli County Fair & Rockin’ RC Rodeo this year. Yes there is a gate fee. It has NOT gone up […]
Be a kind human
I was surprised to see no letters about the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last week in the Star, but local news such as state budget worries and forest […]
Pretty dull
To shine, or not to shine, that is the question? Will this POTUS ever accomplish anything of value or positive for the American people and peoples of the world? […]
Re: Rep. Edward Greef
Good morning to the editor and all who work at a wonderful newspaper. Great job! Anyone can tear down people, their dreams and aspirations. It doesn’t require any degrees, or […]
Face facts about state budget
By Montana Governor Steve Bullock As governor of Montana it’s my job to responsibly manage the state through everything from a difficult fire season and the challenges posed by […]
Fighting for Montana during fire season
During wildfire season, brave men and women put their lives at risk to protect our communities. Please join me in keeping these courageous firefighters in your thoughts and prayers. […]
Bad policy
I do not like to be an armchair quarterback, however, I feel the need to speak up. Just for credentials I spent 30+ years in Fire Management with the […]
Where is Daines?
Well, if nothing else, Senator Daines is predictable. Every vote he cast on the Senate’s various “health care” bills was in lock step with his party. Never mind that every […]
Libs are to blame
Here we are once again in the middle of a fire season, costing us millions of tax dollars, millions of prime forest acres burned, homes destroyed and human lives lost […]
Horribly similar
Today, I saw four more contingents of fire fighters arriving in the Bitterroot. God bless them and keep them safe. Two of the Hot Shot transports were from communities […]