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Get Out and Vote!

On August 6th, 1965, the United States Congress passed the Voting Rights Act, enforcing the 15th Amendment that had been ratified 95 years earlier. The right to vote is considered one of the most sacred parts of American democracy, yet it’s often undervalued and overlooked by Americans. This trend

New bills see the light of day

The 67th regular session of the Montana Legislature convened on Monday, Jan. 4, for a 90-day legislative session. The state congress is tasked with combating the ongoing pandemic, organizing the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, distributing federal aid to at-risk people, implementing a recently-passed 300-page recreational

[Not] Leaving it up to Montanans

Over 100 days ago, the citizens of Montana voted to pass the Marijuana Legalization Initiative (I-90), but businesses across Montana are still unable to grow and market recreational cannabis. “Recreational Cannabis Implementation hit its first bump in the road Wednesday [Dec. 30, 2020] as lawmakers turned down the revenue

U.S. Senate - Steve Bullock

U.S. Senate - Steve Bullock

STEVE BULLOCK (D) * Current Governor * State Attorney General 2009-2013 * Unsuccessful bid for president in 2020 Why did you decide to run for the U.S. Senate? This election is about leadership and who will fight for Montana in the Senate. I’m running to be an independent voice for

Montana enters Phase One

Montana enters Phase One

On Wednesday, April 22, Montana’s Governor Steve Bullock announced that Montana would begin the nation’s proposed phased reopening plan and lift the shelter in place order on Sunday, April 26. Montana’s rapid shutdown, which went into effect before its first confirmed case, helped the state maintain some

COVID-19: Far reaching consequences

1,257 cases and 37 deaths. That’s the most recent count for those affected by COVID-19 in the US, according to the New York Times. Originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, coronavirus has now spread to 102 countries and 42 US states, raising alarm around the world.

Dropping the Drinking Age

It’s no secret that people drink alcohol before they turn 21. Stories about binge drinking on college campuses and alcohol-fueled high school parties are as easy to find as the online photos that document them. In 1984, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, which altered the