Guest Post

by Linda D. Schmitt, Chair, Ravalli County Democratic Central Committee On behalf of the Central Committee of Ravalli County Democrats, we would like to thank our county’s Clerk and Recorder Regina […]

by Jack Jenks, Missoula This fall, we have the opportunity to send an experienced and fair-minded judge to the Montana Supreme Court. District Court Judge Dan Wilson has the background, courtroom […]

MT DSA Steering Committee: Brendan Work, Alessandro Mitchell, Rachel Calderon-Navarro, Steven Clark As proud Democratic Socialists, we believe in building a political system that prioritizes working-class interests and challenges the dominance of corporate power. […]

by Joanie Perry, Seeley Lake We are truly at a crossroads in our great state. Do we maintain our traditional values of freedom and let live or do we sell our […]

by Wayne Adair, Hamilton Lie is such an ugly little word, and, in a more perfect union, would have no place in a political campaign. Clearly, we are not there yet, […]

by Mary Fahnestock-Thomas Duluth, MN How do you know? Both sides say the other is lying, so how do you know who’s right? Consider: 1. “Leave it up to the […]

by John Schneeberger, Hamilton Under Biden and Harris we have an open border with Mexico, right? No. Take a minute to investigate and you’ll find that the border is militarized and […]

by Becky Grimm, Hamilton Before marking your ballot, take a few minutes to read or reread our Montana constitution, paying special attention to Article II – Declaration of Rights. Think back […]

by Tara Gallagher, Hamilton A born-and-raised Montanan I know was lobbed the insult “communist s.o.b.” (and expletive) while making calls for Montana Sen. Jon Tester recently. For supporting our home-grown, dirt-farmer […]

by Chris Love, Corvallis We have a lot to lose if we don’t return Jon Tester to the US Senate Nov 5.   Contrary to all the negative ads blasting Jon […]

by Martha Bleicher, Missoula Voting for a felon? Think again. I have noticed people sporting t-shirts (mostly women) that proudly declare, “I AM VOTING FOR A FELON 2024.” Not only was […]

by Joe Gervais, Corvallis The Indian nation better get out and vote for Tester for many reasons, such as Indian rights and to protect our VA and protect our wild lands. […]

by George Corn, Hamilton I’m voting for Jon Tester because of his support for veterans, our public lands, our Montana economy and because of Jon’s honesty and integrity. As an Army […]

by Laurie Case, Hamilton Vote no on Initiative 126. It is a farce. You can vote for any candidate of any party in the general election.  Voters that are registered to […]

by Rachel Bartlett, Stevensville I would like to remind those who think abortion is fine to consider a statistic that may surprise you. Since Roe v. Wade in 1973, approximately 60 […]

by Tami Paulsen, Stevensville First, I want to express warm gratitude to the Bitterroot Star for all of your contributions to our little community over the years. I have enjoyed the […]

by Lori Ortiz, Darby I am so tired of the Republicans telling lies about Tester. For all of us who have ranched, farmed or lived a long way off of the […]

by Roger Mitchell, Stevensville The world is a mess.  One of the messiest areas is in the Middle East, which sees Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, among others, ratcheting up the […]

by Richard Parker, Stevensville Mayorkas says he is out of money for hurricane help for states devastated by Helene. It is because he has used billions for illegal aliens under a […]

by Grace Wilson, Stevensville This election is not a popularity contest. It is the deciding factor as to whether America remains a free nation or comes under communist control. I don’t […]