Opinion

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 […]

  About 17,000 people voted in the 2014 General Election in Ravalli County. The Ravalli County Board of Commissioners recently voted 5-0 to contract with the Ravalli Republic for both […]

The Corvallis Schools Foundation would like to extend a special thank you to Pam Kaye and the Wild Mare Restaurant. The Wild Mare donated 100% of their time, the great […]

I strongly oppose the plan to bring in the refugees to Ravalli County, or to Montana at all. There are several reasons for this. I will give five. 1. The […]

Congratulations to North Valley Public Library on the great building improvements. The library is looking very nice and all of the necessary work is being accomplished. You have done a […]

“We hold these truths to be self-evident.” These are the opening words of our Declaration of Independence, though many are probably unaware that Jefferson’s original draft used the word “sacred.” […]

Hello, fellow Stupid Bowl irrigators. Replying to the opinion piece by T.C. Richardson (Star, 1-27-16) well, I would like to personally thank BRID manager Mr. John Crowley for a fine […]