Monthly Archives: June 2016

Jon Tester and the Predictable Impotence of Democratic Dissent

by William Skink When a German exchange student was gunned down in a garage in Missoula, State Rep Ellie Hill was the first politician out-of-the-gate to use the tragedy to try and repeal the Castle Doctrine. But instead of politics … Continue reading

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Tester Kills Gun Control, Now What?

by William Skink Angry and confused. That is probably how many Montana Democrats are feeling this morning as they hear the news that their Senator, Democrat Jon Tester, voted against closing the gun show loophole: Sen. Jon Tester broke ranks … Continue reading

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America’s Real Enemies Draped in Red, White and Blue

by William Skink What’s worse, using the Orlando shooting to try and exclude refugees from Montana or using the Orlando shooting to justify escalating air strikes in Syria, creating even more refugees and possibly a direct military confrontation with Russia? … Continue reading

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A Day for Dad

by William Skink The role of being a father is changing, hopefully evolving a bit as men get more hands on with the nitty-gritty of dirty diapers and late-night cry sessions. From the link: Several decades of encouraging equality have … Continue reading

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Wilderness Protection, Affordable Housing and the Unethical Behavior of Political Insiders

by William Skink I was going to write two separate posts, one about an upcoming vote decades in the making with the Norther Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act, and one about the Mayor’s new push to create a more comprehensive housing … Continue reading

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