Escalating Conflict
Escalating Conflict
"Whatever the merits of this case may be, moving the complaint forward is sure to only inflame rather than mend a bitter feud between co-equal branches of Montana government."
Americanism, Not Doomerism
Americanism, Not Doomerism
"The framers clearly had a belief that people, left free to pursue happiness, would actually find happiness. That free people would make the world better, not worse."
Towards A New Green Coalition
Towards A New Green Coalition
"Emerging from this breakdown in the environmental movement, I believe, is the possibility of a new green coalition that is pro-innovation, pro – private property and yes, even pro – family."
Permit Montana To Build
Permit Montana To Build
"Readers should consider which is better for the climate: forcing critical projects through years of red tape and endless litigation, or building the infrastructure necessary for a clean and abundant energy future as fast as we possibly can?"
Sine Die Optimism
Sine Die Optimism
"To borrow a witticism often attributed to the great Will Rogers, us taxpayers should be thankful we’re not getting all the government we’re paying for."
Pension Reform Deserves More Attention
Pension Reform Deserves More Attention
"Aligning the retirement options with what best serves the vast majority of public workers ensures the Montana’s government remains efficient. That’s a win-win for Montanans."
We Need Courageous Political Leadership
We Need Courageous Political Leadership
"Let’s hope future political leaders rise to the challenge and channel their inner coonskin cap-wearing frontiersman from Tennessee."
Why Doesn’t Montana Have Charter Schools?
Why Doesn’t Montana Have Charter Schools?
"Our kids deserve to have the same innovative education options available to their peers in 45 other states."
Seeing Past The Culture Wars
Seeing Past The Culture Wars
"While the culture wars steal all the attention, from my perspective the Montana Legislature is quietly delivering on serious conservative policies of fiscal responsibility, economic freedom and red tape relief."
Local Tyranny And The Local Control Debate
Local Tyranny And The Local Control Debate
"Rather, “big government” characterizes a government which excessively intrudes on people’s lives beyond what is absolutely necessary to secure our lives, liberties, and property."
California-Style Urban Sprawl Is Coming For The Flathead Valley
California-Style Urban Sprawl Is Coming For The Flathead Valley
"The California-style zoning of Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls make it easier to build a McMansion in the valley than build a duplex or triplex in the city center."
Funding Students Instead Of Systems
Funding Students Instead Of Systems
"Whatever form it takes, what the education freedom movement believes is simple: let’s transform public education to fund students, not systems."
Much Ado About The Judiciary
Much Ado About The Judiciary
"Ensuring the independence, impartiality and integrity of the judiciary should be a Montana issue, not a partisan issue."
A Merry Montana Christmas
A Merry Montana Christmas
"I’m thankful that Montana’s wonderful outdoors and tight knit communities seem to help keep old traditions alive year after year."