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The rube sits and smiles
After having unloaded all my farm equipment from the railcar that had brought it from my late father’s farm back e…
Immigrant says picture reflects sense of belonging
I recently had the pleasure of seeing the coverage of our volunteer firefighting crew in the local newspaper, particularly the photo featuring me in my fireman suit. I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for highl…
Young protestors are on the right side
A recent letter cited Israel’s founding in 1948 and the 1973 Yom Kippur War as justification for the current campaign of genocide against Palestinians. Those defending Israel’s recent actions conveniently ignore th…
That ain't what the Bible says
Lonnie Haack’s recent letters (Feb. 22 and April 11, Leader) contain opinion and conclusions that are questionable. What is the difference between facts and opinions?
Sides with Israel
In 1948 Israel was recognized as their own state. Immediately the Arab nations attack them. With the Lord’s help, Israel won.
The story behind your new tax bill
By now most Montana homeowners and business owners have gotten a new and unexpected tax bill from their county treasurers. Here’s why.
Valley View Women's Club says thanks
The Valley View Women's Club would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who donated to our rummage sale and attended our sale.
Mission voters encouraged to read school board surveys
The Saint Ignatius Federation of Teachers is pleased to see significant public interest in the governance of our public schools. We reached out to the six candidates running for two open school board positions for …
Earth Day: Let's all do this!
Stumpy, an ugly but beloved cherry tree in D.C.'s National Mall, struggles to stay alive. An inconvenient truth, and Stumpy is not alone.
Ballot initiatives aim to give voters more choices
Most of us don’t need a poll or a survey to tell us our politics are broken. Montana voters deserve more freedom, better choices, and greater accountability from our elected leaders. That’s why we, alongside a broa…
Sorry. Climate science is not a plot to put computer chips in your brain.
It’s clear from recent letters-to-the-editor that some citizens are having trouble sorting facts from conspiracy theories, especially when it comes to climate science.
Appreciates Sen. Hertz
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Senator Greg Hertz of Polson. His unwavering support during a recent personal struggle has been invaluable.
Yet another “reform” committee
God so loved the world, that He didn’t send a committee to save it. Unfortunately, this eternal truth is lost on the Legislature.
Democracy is a process, not a finished product
“Welcome to the end of democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely,” said conservative activist Jack Posobiec at the February 2024 meeting of the Conserv…
Letters to the Editor
Appreciates help from Sen. Hertz; The Cold Truth worth watching; Climate concerns evoke Chicken Little