Guest Post

Terrorists want massive publicity for their every outrage, followed by politicians and others generating hysteria, fear and repression. http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/30/why-keep-giving-terrorists-what-want-tunisia-attacks-uk-reaction It appears to me that terrorism has reared its ugly head […]

A huge number of folks attended the meeting regarding the Commissioners’ letter about refugees possibly being allowed into Missoula County. I so appreciate that we can gather and express our […]

The charade called a “public informational meeting” two weeks ago, regarding the Syrian refugee placement, was the most shameful pandering to a political base that I have seen in this […]

I attended the public meeting on resettling Syrian refugees in Ravalli County. There I witnessed our county commissioners knowingly incite hatred and racism against Syrians and all Muslims. It felt […]

Early on Congress fought about the issue of refugees from Syria. Days later Dean of the Montana Senate, Senator Fred Thomas, sent a letter about refugees from Syria to 55 […]

I’m addressing those who write about Jesus and the Muslims. Read Bible history between the Jewish people and God, they were told to keep separate and not taint themselves with […]

It’s a great starting place and a pretty universal maxim. When we go beyond interpersonal relationships and look at social organization and making decisions, our nation has accepted democratically elected […]

When the County Commissioners have to make a decision on a subdivision based on which lawsuit will cost the least, you have a broken system that needs fixing. This has […]

By Rev. Brenda Satrum, Faith Lutheran Church, Hamilton; Fr. James Connor, St. Francis Catholic Community, Hamilton & Darby; Rev. Dudley Rose, First Presbyterian Church, Hamilton; Rev. Richard Reynolds, St. Paul’s […]

By Hazel Smith, Stevensville   Many Americans like me have been appalled at the hate speech and misinformation that has been directed towards Syrian refugees. From recent research I did […]

I am writing to urge all fellow citizens to stop the hateful, mean-spirited and unconstitutional rhetoric directed towards a religious population. The debate regarding allowing refugees into our country should […]

In 1956, as a newly naturalized US citizen born in Germany, I was welcomed into this nation of immigrants. In public schools I learned of the special place this wonderful […]

It is a shame that Bitterrooters need to spend time discouraging our Ravalli County Commissioners from banning Syrian or indeed any Muslim refugees. Either a hugely disproportionate and misplaced amount […]

I’ve seen the news pertaining to the Syrian refugees and how the commissioners want to protect us. Maybe they should resign as most would agree that would be best for […]

Charity begins at home. Once the needs of all Montanans deserving assistance in securing proper shelter, nutrition, education and employment have been met, it may then be time to review […]

May we all have the courage to treat others – our friends, our spouses, our children, our neighbors, even people we don’t like or are afraid of – as we […]

The recent Ravalli County Commissioners’ meeting, regarding a letter to prevent Syrian refugees from coming to the county, was so heavily attended it was moved to the Middle School. Many […]

Claire Kelly believes (2/17/16) that religious beliefs are out of bounds in politics. For her this truth is self-evident. On the basis of her belief, all beliefs that oppose abortion […]

It’s the year 2044. Moments after Malia Ann Obama is sworn in as the 50th President of the United States, Republicans vow to block any Supreme Court nominee to replace […]

With recent events in Oregon, and State Senator (and CEO of the Utah-based American Lands Council) Jennifer Fielder’s continuing push, Montana’s public lands are again in the crosshairs. Ominously, Republican […]