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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

January (So Far) Is The Cruelest Month

February 3, 2025
In 1922, T.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month…” as the opening to his poem “The Wasteland.” Respectfully, Mr. Eliot, but April’s got nothing on… Read More

Beware The Broligarchy

February 3, 2025
In 1939, when WWII broke out in Europe, America’s military was ranked 19th in the world. With something like 174,000 soldiers, our Army was smaller than that of Portugal. By the end of the war… Read More

The Age Of Ridiculous Men

February 3, 2025
I’m writing this during the days in which we honor former president Jimmy Carter. Since his death, his achievements -- both in and out of office – have been praised as well as his… Read More

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More
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ICYMI: Montana Farmers Express Deep Concern Over Trump’s Looming Trade War

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ICYMI: Musk and Trump’s Federal Layoffs and Cuts Hitting Veterans With a 'One-Two Punch'

February 24, 2025
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Montana’s Republican Federal Delegation Silent on Trump’s Sweeping Federal Worker Layoffs in Montana

February 18, 2025
Helena, MT – Montana’s national delegation addressed the Montana Legislature on Feb 17th, touting President Trump and Elon Musk’s indiscriminate slashing of federal spending and… Read More

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to Headline Montana Democratic Party’s Annual Fundraising Event

February 17, 2025
Helena, MT – The Montana Democratic Party announced today Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver the keynote address for the Mansfield Metcalf Dinner on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. “We… Read More

ICYMI: Governor Gianforte is Sitting Pretty with $86 Million in his Slush Fund While Montanans Tighten Their Belts

February 17, 2025
Helena, MT – Bombshell news from the Montana State News Bureau is reporting Governor Greg Gianforte is sitting on a pot of money with virtually no restrictions on how the interest money accrued… Read More