A one-of-a-kind daughter

It’s no secret: Dads are proud of their daughters. So, hopefully it’s appropriate for me to toot the horn for our daughter Whitney Williams’ candidacy for governor.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

So now what? Here are a few suggestions

Following each election for Congress the common question is usually, “So now what?” I faced that same question, as did my elected colleagues in the U.S House of Representative from the late 1970s to 1997.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

So now what? Here are a few suggestions

Following each election for Congress the common question is usually, “So now what?” I faced that same question, as did my elected colleagues in the U.S House of Representative from the late 1970s to 1997.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

? Their flag next to ours?

There is a reason why, for the past half-century, America’s presidents have not met with the leaders of North Korea. They have understood the egregious actions of that leader were in violation of the internationally accepted rules of human rights. Our presidents knew their own “Dear Leader” ordered the wholesale …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

? Their flag next to ours?

There is a reason why, for the past half-century, America’s presidents have not met with the leaders of North Korea. They have understood the egregious actions of that leader were in violation of the internationally accepted rules of human rights. Our presidents knew their own “Dear Leader” ordered the wholesale …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

A culture of negativity in Washington, D.C.

A mood of political dereliction has been gathering for 25 years and has now resulted in a culture of negativity and unproductiveness in the U.S. Congress and the White House.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A culture of negativity in Washington, D.C.

A mood of political dereliction has been gathering for 25 years and has now resulted in a culture of negativity and unproductiveness in the U.S. Congress and the White House.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Trump not suited for the subtleties of foreign policy

It is not domestic but rather foreign policy, which has consumed the days and nights of most American presidents. Since World War II, our leaders have been watchmen on freedom’s wall and although most of those presidents were brilliant, experienced and surrounded by well-seasoned advisers they discovered, each in turn, …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

OPINION: Hurricanes, presidents and the lessons of LBJ

Americans are once again experiencing hurricane season. Throughout most of American history, our presidents did not visit the sites of hurricanes and other natural disasters. That practice did not really began until our 36th president, Lyndon B. Johnson.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

OPINION: Dale Bumpers, 1925-2016, the man who should have been president

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Obama is correct: Russia is a 'regional power'

President Obama seriously rattled at least one cage with his recent reference to Russia as a “regional power.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Obama is correct: Russia is a 'regional power'

President Obama seriously rattled at least one cage with his recent reference to Russia as a “regional power.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Congress's bad reputation is well deserved

The recent political rage to criticize the U.S. Congress for lack of accomplishment and unwillingness to compromise is deserved. In both the House and Senate, the negative actions of more than a few members have brought public derision upon all of them and the institution as well.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Congress's bad reputation is well deserved

The recent political rage to criticize the U.S. Congress for lack of accomplishment and unwillingness to compromise is deserved. In both the House and Senate, the negative actions of more than a few members have brought public derision upon all of them and the institution as well.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rembering that fateful day 50 years ago

Following the Nov. 24, 1963, funeral of our assassinated president, John F. Kennedy, the mourners’ cars were leaving Arlington National Cemetery. A Kennedy aide, Pat Moynihan, and a newspaper columnist, Mary McGrory, riding in the same car, were exchanging sorrowful looks when Moynihan said, “Mary, we’ll never laugh again.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rembering that fateful day 50 years ago

Following the Nov. 24, 1963, funeral of our assassinated president, John F. Kennedy, the mourners’ cars were leaving Arlington National Cemetery. A Kennedy aide, Pat Moynihan, and a newspaper columnist, Mary McGrory, riding in the same car, were exchanging sorrowful looks when Moynihan said, “Mary, we’ll never laugh again.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

House Speaker John Boehner - then and now

The Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, John Boehner, and I are friends. We have seldom visited since I left the Congress in 1997, but during John’s first years in the House, I was the chairman of an education committee of which he was a member.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House Speaker John Boehner - then and now

The Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, John Boehner, and I are friends. We have seldom visited since I left the Congress in 1997, but during John’s first years in the House, I was the chairman of an education committee of which he was a member.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

House Speaker John Boehner - then and now

The Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, John Boehner, and I are friends. We have seldom visited since I left the Congress in 1997, but during John’s first years in the House, I was the chairman of an education committee of which he was a member.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Congress needs to keep Social Security solvent

Imagine if tomorrow morning’s headline was this: “Four hundred thousand to get one half billion dollar boost in income.” The underlying news story announces that hundreds of thousands of people here in three states of the Northern Rockies whose good earning jobs are behind them will share $500 million each …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Congress needs to keep Social Security solvent

Imagine if tomorrow morning’s headline was this: “Four hundred thousand to get one half billion dollar boost in income.” The underlying news story announces that hundreds of thousands of people here in three states of the Northern Rockies whose good earning jobs are behind them will share $500 million each …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Congress needs to keep Social Security solvent

Imagine if tomorrow morning’s headline was this: “Four hundred thousand to get one half billion dollar boost in income.” The underlying news story announces that hundreds of thousands of people here in three states of the Northern Rockies whose good earning jobs are behind them will share $500 million each …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

A modern tale of two cities

Some cities are wondrous things, organisms at once propagating and receding, a single entity with parts living and others dying. We don’t often experience whole cities where success and despair are partners, growth and decay lie side by side, and history’s tumult remains visible.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

A modern tale of two cities

Some cities are wondrous things, organisms at once propagating and receding, a single entity with parts living and others dying. We don’t often experience whole cities where success and despair are partners, growth and decay lie side by side, and history’s tumult remains visible.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

A modern tale of two cities

Some cities are wondrous things, organisms at once propagating and receding, a single entity with parts living and others dying. We don’t often experience whole cities where success and despair are partners, growth and decay lie side by side, and history’s tumult remains visible.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Recognizing America's pioneering athlete

Jackie Robinson’s birthday earlier this week reminds us of a cool fall evening — Aug. 28, 1945, when the 26-year-old former Army lieutenant who had been court marshaled for refusing orders to sit in the back of an Army bus, walked to 215 Sukeforth Street in Brooklyn, the office of …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Recognizing America's pioneering athlete

Jackie Robinson’s birthday earlier this week reminds us of a cool fall evening — Aug. 28, 1945, when the 26-year-old former Army lieutenant who had been court marshaled for refusing orders to sit in the back of an Army bus, walked to 215 Sukeforth Street in Brooklyn, the office of …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Recognizing America's pioneering athlete

Jackie Robinson’s birthday earlier this week reminds us of a cool fall evening — Aug. 28, 1945, when the 26-year-old former Army lieutenant who had been court marshaled for refusing orders to sit in the back of an Army bus, walked to 215 Sukeforth Street in Brooklyn, the office of …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO

Reflecting on past inauguration ceremonies

The recent Presidential inaugural swearing-in ceremony recalled my favorite story about these memorable events. It was told many times by former Speaker of the U.S. House Tip O’Neill of Massachusetts.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Reflecting on past inauguration ceremonies

The recent Presidential inaugural swearing-in ceremony recalled my favorite story about these memorable events. It was told many times by former Speaker of the U.S. House Tip O’Neill of Massachusetts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Reflecting on past inauguration ceremonies

The recent Presidential inaugural swearing-in ceremony recalled my favorite story about these memorable events. It was told many times by former Speaker of the U.S. House Tip O’Neill of Massachusetts.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tales from the inauguration

The recent Presidential inaugural swearing-in ceremony recalled my favorite story about these memorable events. It was told many times by former Speaker of the U.S. House Tip O’Neill of Massachusetts.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tales from the inauguration

The recent Presidential inaugural swearing-in ceremony recalled my favorite story about these memorable events. It was told many times by former Speaker of the U.S. House Tip O’Neill of Massachusetts.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tales from the inauguration

The recent Presidential inaugural swearing-in ceremony recalled my favorite story about these memorable events. It was told many times by former Speaker of the U.S. House Tip O’Neill of Massachusetts.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

A year of living dangerously

As my friend Maynard walked through the doorway of a local Missoula establishment where he is a “regular” among the constabulary, he was greeted by a television crew asking if he believed in the Mayan prediction that the world would end in 2012.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

A year of living dangerously

As my friend Maynard walked through the doorway of a local Missoula establishment where he is a “regular” among the constabulary, he was greeted by a television crew asking if he believed in the Mayan prediction that the world would end in 2012.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

A year of living dangerously

As my friend Maynard walked through the doorway of a local Missoula establishment where he is a “regular” among the constabulary, he was greeted by a television crew asking if he believed in the Mayan prediction that the world would end in 2012.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Great crises make great presidents

The movie “Lincoln” has recently opened in theaters across the country and has rekindled America’s interest in our 16th President. In these current difficult times we need to remember and learn from Abraham Lincoln. He changed our understanding of the meaning of the words “the United States of America” and …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Great crises make great presidents

The movie “Lincoln” has recently opened in theaters across the country and has rekindled America’s interest in our 16th President. In these current difficult times we need to remember and learn from Abraham Lincoln. He changed our understanding of the meaning of the words “the United States of America” and …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Great crises make great presidents

The movie “Lincoln” has recently opened in theaters across the country and has rekindled America’s interest in our 16th President. In these current difficult times we need to remember and learn from Abraham Lincoln. He changed our understanding of the meaning of the words “the United States of America” and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Great crises make great presidents

The movie “Lincoln” has recently opened in theaters across the country and has rekindled America’s interest in our 16th President. In these current difficult times we need to remember and learn from Abraham Lincoln. He changed our understanding of the meaning of the words “the United States of America” and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Great crises make great presidents

The movie “Lincoln” has recently opened in theaters across the country and has rekindled America’s interest in our 16th President. In these current difficult times we need to remember and learn from Abraham Lincoln. He changed our understanding of the meaning of the words “the United States of America” and …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Great crises make great presidents

The movie “Lincoln” has recently opened in theaters across the country and has rekindled America’s interest in our 16th President. In these current difficult times we need to remember and learn from Abraham Lincoln. He changed our understanding of the meaning of the words “the United States of America” and …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

The true story of Centennial Sal

The 100th anniversary of Montana’s statehood was celebrated in 1989. Teachers were instructing students about the history and importance of statehood and the reasons for the centennial celebrations.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The true story of Centennial Sal

The 100th anniversary of Montana’s statehood was celebrated in 1989. Teachers were instructing students about the history and importance of statehood and the reasons for the centennial celebrations.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The true story of Centennial Sal

The 100th anniversary of Montana’s statehood was celebrated in 1989. Teachers were instructing students about the history and importance of statehood and the reasons for the centennial celebrations.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Two 'rivers' run through Montana

Montana is a composite, its identity defined by the beholder. The journalist Joe Howard saw it as “high, wide and handsome,” the historian Harry Fritz as “a land of contrast,” and K. Ross Tootle described “an uncommon land.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two 'rivers' run through Montana

Montana is a composite, its identity defined by the beholder. The journalist Joe Howard saw it as “high, wide and handsome,” the historian Harry Fritz as “a land of contrast,” and K. Ross Tootle described “an uncommon land.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two 'rivers' run through Montana

Montana is a composite, its identity defined by the beholder. The journalist Joe Howard saw it as “high, wide and handsome,” the historian Harry Fritz as “a land of contrast,” and K. Ross Tootle described “an uncommon land.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Watergate truths 40 years later

This month marks 40 years since the Watergate scandal. The anniversary has me remembering a discussion in 1987 with Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill who, 15 years earlier, had seen the foreboding shadow of the distant Watergate tsunami a full year before it crashed over the nation’s political shoreline.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Watergate truths 40 years later

This month marks 40 years since the Watergate scandal. The anniversary has me remembering a discussion in 1987 with Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill who, 15 years earlier, had seen the foreboding shadow of the distant Watergate tsunami a full year before it crashed over the nation’s political shoreline.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Watergate truths 40 years later

This month marks 40 years since the Watergate scandal. The anniversary has me remembering a discussion in 1987 with Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill who, 15 years earlier, had seen the foreboding shadow of the distant Watergate tsunami a full year before it crashed over the nation’s political shoreline.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Baseball in Montana, just in time

Baseball, like the swallows, is again moving north. It’s spring, and the national pastime, with its civility and elegance, is arriving in Montana just in time.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Baseball in Montana, just in time

Baseball, like the swallows, is again moving north. It’s spring, and the national pastime, with its civility and elegance, is arriving in Montana just in time.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Baseball in Montana, just in time

Baseball, like the swallows, is again moving north. It’s spring, and the national pastime, with its civility and elegance, is arriving in Montana just in time.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO

Brokered conventions of the past

Memory often flirts with a singular episode from one’s past. This year’s presidential primary campaign has me remembering a political season from my teen years.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Brokered conventions of the past

Memory often flirts with a singular episode from one’s past. This year’s presidential primary campaign has me remembering a political season from my teen years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Brokered conventions of the past

Memory often flirts with a singular episode from one’s past. This year’s presidential primary campaign has me remembering a political season from my teen years.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lack of humor haunts candidates

“With the fearful strain that is upon me day and night, I fear that if I could not laugh, I would die.” — Abraham Lincoln
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lack of humor haunts candidates

“With the fearful strain that is upon me day and night, I fear that if I could not laugh, I would die.” — Abraham Lincoln
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Lack of humor haunts candidates

“With the fearful strain that is upon me day and night, I fear that if I could not laugh, I would die.” — Abraham Lincoln
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Letter reveals politics of past

A small piece of Montana's history, a letter written 65 years ago, has recently resurfaced. The stationery's letterhead reads: "Congress of the United States, U.S. House of Representatives." The date is typed as April 10, 1946.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Letter reveals politics of past

A small piece of Montana's history, a letter written 65 years ago, has recently resurfaced. The stationery's letterhead reads: "Congress of the United States, U.S. House of Representatives." The date is typed as April 10, 1946.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Letter reveals politics of past

A small piece of Montana's history, a letter written 65 years ago, has recently resurfaced. The stationery's letterhead reads: "Congress of the United States, U.S. House of Representatives." The date is typed as April 10, 1946.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Iraq: Theft, lies and political skullduggery

President Obama has ordered our troops home from Iraq by year's end, but it was President Bush who first announced this withdrawal date of Dec. 31, 2011. President Obama is enforcing that timetable despite the opposition from some.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Iraq: Theft, lies and political skullduggery

President Obama has ordered our troops home from Iraq by year's end, but it was President Bush who first announced this withdrawal date of Dec. 31, 2011. President Obama is enforcing that timetable despite the opposition from some.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Iraq: Theft, lies and political skullduggery

President Obama has ordered our troops home from Iraq by year's end, but it was President Bush who first announced this withdrawal date of Dec. 31, 2011. President Obama is enforcing that timetable despite the opposition from some.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Witnesses, victims and citizens of the world

The bottom has fallen out of August and summer is trickling down. A silver half moon twinkles through aspen leaves as smoke from forest fires sets a pink glow on the western edge of a yet starless midnight blue sky. This Montana summer has been glorious.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Witnesses, victims and citizens of the world

The bottom has fallen out of August and summer is trickling down. A silver half moon twinkles through aspen leaves as smoke from forest fires sets a pink glow on the western edge of a yet starless midnight blue sky. This Montana summer has been glorious.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Witnesses, victims and citizens of the world

The bottom has fallen out of August and summer is trickling down. A silver half moon twinkles through aspen leaves as smoke from forest fires sets a pink glow on the western edge of a yet starless midnight blue sky. This Montana summer has been glorious.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Carey and Hatfield

Recently we suffered the loss of two very fine American politicians: Hugh Carey, a former U.S. Congressman and governor of New York, and former U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield, of Oregon.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Carey and Hatfield

Recently we suffered the loss of two very fine American politicians: Hugh Carey, a former U.S. Congressman and governor of New York, and former U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield, of Oregon.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Carey and Hatfield

Recently we suffered the loss of two very fine American politicians: Hugh Carey, a former U.S. Congressman and governor of New York, and former U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield, of Oregon.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two good politicians remembered

Recently we suffered the loss of two very fine American politicians: Hugh Carey, a former U.S. Congressman and Governor of New York; and former U.S. Sen. Mark Hatfield of Oregon.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two good politicians remembered

Recently we suffered the loss of two very fine American politicians: Hugh Carey, a former U.S. Congressman and Governor of New York; and former U.S. Sen. Mark Hatfield of Oregon.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Two good politicians remembered

Recently we suffered the loss of two very fine American politicians: Hugh Carey, a former U.S. Congressman and Governor of New York; and former U.S. Sen. Mark Hatfield of Oregon.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Recent spill shows need to increase regulations

The recent fouling of Montana's Yellowstone River is a warning alarm that we must be more diligent to secure the integrity of our priceless waterways. Yesterday's farmers, ranchers, miners and honyockers needed the rivers. Now, under increasing industrial and population pressures, the rivers need us.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Recent spill shows need to increase regulations

The recent fouling of Montana's Yellowstone River is a warning alarm that we must be more diligent to secure the integrity of our priceless waterways. Yesterday's farmers, ranchers, miners and honyockers needed the rivers. Now, under increasing industrial and population pressures, the rivers need us.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Recent spill shows need to increase regulations

The recent fouling of Montana's Yellowstone River is a warning alarm that we must be more diligent to secure the integrity of our priceless waterways. Yesterday's farmers, ranchers, miners and honyockers needed the rivers. Now, under increasing industrial and population pressures, the rivers need us.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pieces of life make time go by

"What are little boys made of? Snips and snails and puppy dog tails. That's what little boys are made of."
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pieces of life make time go by

"What are little boys made of? Snips and snails and puppy dog tails. That's what little boys are made of."
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Pieces of life make time go by

"What are little boys made of? Snips and snails and puppy dog tails. That's what little boys are made of."
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Getting along in politics not easy

The Missoula City Club recently hosted Congressman Dennis Rehberg at one of our monthly public lunches. Rehberg was introduced by the president of City Club Board. As Dennis approached the podium, I arose from my chair, walked across the room and greeted him, the two of us, alone at the …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Getting along in politics not easy

The Missoula City Club recently hosted Congressman Dennis Rehberg at one of our monthly public lunches. Rehberg was introduced by the president of City Club Board. As Dennis approached the podium, I arose from my chair, walked across the room and greeted him, the two of us, alone at the …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Getting along in politics not easy

The Missoula City Club recently hosted Congressman Dennis Rehberg at one of our monthly public lunches. Rehberg was introduced by the president of City Club Board. As Dennis approached the podium, I arose from my chair, walked across the room and greeted him, the two of us, alone at the …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The meaning behind the budget numbers

The recent news about the federal budget, deficit and competing proposals returns me to my own service as a member of the budget committee in the U. S. Congress.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The meaning behind the budget numbers

The recent news about the federal budget, deficit and competing proposals returns me to my own service as a member of the budget committee in the U. S. Congress.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

The meaning behind the budget numbers

The recent news about the federal budget, deficit and competing proposals returns me to my own service as a member of the budget committee in the U. S. Congress.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Low voter turnouts can be dangerous

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Low voter turnouts can be dangerous

BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Low voter turnouts can be dangerous

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Political campaigning once about respect

We have moved into October and the throes of this year’s political campaigns — the incessant television, radio, newspaper and Internet ads, the charges and countercharges, the doubt, anger and meanness. Some voters seem in the mood to “throw them all out” as if every incumbent is the enemy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Political campaigning once about respect

We have moved into October and the throes of this year’s political campaigns — the incessant television, radio, newspaper and Internet ads, the charges and countercharges, the doubt, anger and meanness. Some voters seem in the mood to “throw them all out” as if every incumbent is the enemy.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Political campaigning once about respect

We have moved into October and the throes of this year’s political campaigns — the incessant television, radio, newspaper and Internet ads, the charges and countercharges, the doubt, anger and meanness. Some voters seem in the mood to “throw them all out” as if every incumbent is the enemy.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Recalling different U.S. politics

We have moved into October and the throes of this year’s political campaigns — the incessant television, radio, newspaper and Internet ads, the charges and countercharges, the doubt, anger and meanness. Some voters seem in the mood to “throw them all out” as if every incumbent is the enemy. Taking …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Recalling different U.S. politics

We have moved into October and the throes of this year’s political campaigns — the incessant television, radio, newspaper and Internet ads, the charges and countercharges, the doubt, anger and meanness. Some voters seem in the mood to “throw them all out” as if every incumbent is the enemy. Taking …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Recalling different U.S. politics

We have moved into October and the throes of this year’s political campaigns — the incessant television, radio, newspaper and Internet ads, the charges and countercharges, the doubt, anger and meanness. Some voters seem in the mood to “throw them all out” as if every incumbent is the enemy. Taking …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Reber: A man of promise

The 10-year-old boy was selling newspapers outside the newly constructed, luxurious Finlen Hotel in Butte. His torn jeans and ill-fitting shirt reflected life in the mining city: grit, scruffiness, determination and the promises of tomorrow. No one passed without hearing the boy's insistent shout, "Hey, paper here — get your …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Reber: A man of promise

The 10-year-old boy was selling newspapers outside the newly constructed, luxurious Finlen Hotel in Butte. His torn jeans and ill-fitting shirt reflected life in the mining city: grit, scruffiness, determination and the promises of tomorrow. No one passed without hearing the boy's insistent shout, "Hey, paper here — get your …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Reber: A man of promise

The 10-year-old boy was selling newspapers outside the newly constructed, luxurious Finlen Hotel in Butte. His torn jeans and ill-fitting shirt reflected life in the mining city: grit, scruffiness, determination and the promises of tomorrow. No one passed without hearing the boy's insistent shout, "Hey, paper here — get your …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Reber

The 10-year-old boy was selling newspapers outside the newly constructed, luxurious Finlen Hotel in Butte. His torn jeans and ill-fitting shirt reflected life in the mining city: grit, scruffiness, determination and the promises of tomorrow. No one passed without hearing the boy's insistent shout, "Hey, paper here — get your …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Reber

The 10-year-old boy was selling newspapers outside the newly constructed, luxurious Finlen Hotel in Butte. His torn jeans and ill-fitting shirt reflected life in the mining city: grit, scruffiness, determination and the promises of tomorrow. No one passed without hearing the boy's insistent shout, "Hey, paper here — get your …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Reber

The 10-year-old boy was selling newspapers outside the newly constructed, luxurious Finlen Hotel in Butte. His torn jeans and ill-fitting shirt reflected life in the mining city: grit, scruffiness, determination and the promises of tomorrow. No one passed without hearing the boy's insistent shout, "Hey, paper here — get your …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Spending needed to help economic recovery

During the early 1950s, the nation, our state and my hometown of Butte were suffering through a year-long economic recession.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Spending needed to help economic recovery

During the early 1950s, the nation, our state and my hometown of Butte were suffering through a year-long economic recession.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Spending needed to help economic recovery

During the early 1950s, the nation, our state and my hometown of Butte were suffering through a year-long economic recession.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hoarding nearly $2 trillion

During the early 1950s, the nation, our state and my hometown of Butte were suffering through a year-long economic recession. My parents owned restaurants in Butte, and business was hurting, as it was for almost everyone.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hoarding nearly $2 trillion

During the early 1950s, the nation, our state and my hometown of Butte were suffering through a year-long economic recession. My parents owned restaurants in Butte, and business was hurting, as it was for almost everyone.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hoarding nearly $2 trillion

During the early 1950s, the nation, our state and my hometown of Butte were suffering through a year-long economic recession. My parents owned restaurants in Butte, and business was hurting, as it was for almost everyone.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

United States has the most guns of any country

Those people who attended the Liberty Convention 2010 surely understand that Americans are wallowing in a free society.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

United States has the most guns of any country

Those people who attended the Liberty Convention 2010 surely understand that Americans are wallowing in a free society.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

United States has the most guns of any country

Those people who attended the Liberty Convention 2010 surely understand that Americans are wallowing in a free society.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

U.S. has the most guns of any country

Those people who attended the Liberty Convention 2010 surely understand that Americans are wallowing in a free society. After all, their definition of freedom seems to be access to guns, and we have guns galore — guns under our beds, under our pillows and on the back windows of our …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

U.S. has the most guns of any country

Those people who attended the Liberty Convention 2010 surely understand that Americans are wallowing in a free society. After all, their definition of freedom seems to be access to guns, and we have guns galore — guns under our beds, under our pillows and on the back windows of our …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

U.S. has the most guns of any country

Those people who attended the Liberty Convention 2010 surely understand that Americans are wallowing in a free society. After all, their definition of freedom seems to be access to guns, and we have guns galore — guns under our beds, under our pillows and on the back windows of our …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park creation had opposition

During the year-long celebration of Glacier National Park's centennial, it might serve us well to recall the tortured legislative beginnings of that soaring, sparkling place.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park creation had opposition

During the year-long celebration of Glacier National Park's centennial, it might serve us well to recall the tortured legislative beginnings of that soaring, sparkling place.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Glacier Park creation had opposition

During the year-long celebration of Glacier National Park's centennial, it might serve us well to recall the tortured legislative beginnings of that soaring, sparkling place.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Nothing comes easy for Glacier National Park

During the year-long celebration of Glacier National Park's centennial, it might serve us well to recall the tortured legislative beginnings of that soaring, sparkling place.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nothing comes easy for Glacier National Park

During the year-long celebration of Glacier National Park's centennial, it might serve us well to recall the tortured legislative beginnings of that soaring, sparkling place.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Nothing comes easy for Glacier National Park

During the year-long celebration of Glacier National Park's centennial, it might serve us well to recall the tortured legislative beginnings of that soaring, sparkling place.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A fond goodbye to Stewart Udall

Stewart Udall died last month. He loved the West and had a greater influence on the protection and enjoyment of its wild places than any person since President Teddy Roosevelt.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A fond goodbye to Stewart Udall

Stewart Udall died last month. He loved the West and had a greater influence on the protection and enjoyment of its wild places than any person since President Teddy Roosevelt.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A fond goodbye to Stewart Udall

Stewart Udall died last month. He loved the West and had a greater influence on the protection and enjoyment of its wild places than any person since President Teddy Roosevelt.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A wise and serious man for the West

Stewart Udall died last week. He loved the West and had a greater influence on the protection and enjoyment of its wild places than any person since President Teddy Roosevelt.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A fond goodbye to Stewart Udall

Stewart Udall died last week. He loved the West and had a greater influence on the protection and enjoyment of its wild places than any person since President Teddy Roosevelt.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A wise and serious man for the West

Stewart Udall died last week. He loved the West and had a greater influence on the protection and enjoyment of its wild places than any person since President Teddy Roosevelt.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A fond goodbye to Stewart Udall

Stewart Udall died last week. He loved the West and had a greater influence on the protection and enjoyment of its wild places than any person since President Teddy Roosevelt.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A fond goodbye to Stewart Udall

Stewart Udall died last week. He loved the West and had a greater influence on the protection and enjoyment of its wild places than any person since President Teddy Roosevelt.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

A wise and serious man for the West

Stewart Udall died last week. He loved the West and had a greater influence on the protection and enjoyment of its wild places than any person since President Teddy Roosevelt.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Remembering Mark Twain

In 1895 at the age of 59, Mark Twain began a world tour, in which he performed in more Montana cities (five) than in any other state.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Remembering Mark Twain

In 1895 at the age of 59, Mark Twain began a world tour, in which he performed in more Montana cities (five) than in any other state.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Remembering Mark Twain

In 1895 at the age of 59, Mark Twain began a world tour, in which he performed in more Montana cities (five) than in any other state.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Twain's whirlwind tour of Montana - and the world

In 1895 at the age of 59, Mark Twain began a world tour in which he performed in more Montana cities (five) than in any other state. Departing Elmira, N.Y., with his wife and daughter Clara, Twain began the tour. Traveling by train across the northern states, the first stop …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Twain's whirlwind tour of Montana - and the world

In 1895 at the age of 59, Mark Twain began a world tour in which he performed in more Montana cities (five) than in any other state. Departing Elmira, N.Y., with his wife and daughter Clara, Twain began the tour. Traveling by train across the northern states, the first stop …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Twain's whirlwind tour of Montana - and the world

In 1895 at the age of 59, Mark Twain began a world tour in which he performed in more Montana cities (five) than in any other state. Departing Elmira, N.Y., with his wife and daughter Clara, Twain began the tour. Traveling by train across the northern states, the first stop …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Obama seen taking a stronger leadership role

It isn't the American people who aren't eager for change. It's Barack Obama. The President spent his first year in office either unwilling or unable to change his approach to the Congress. His virtually hands-off, milk-toast attitude toward providing legislative leadership has stymied the public's demand for change.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Obama seen taking a stronger leadership role

It isn't the American people who aren't eager for change. It's Barack Obama. The President spent his first year in office either unwilling or unable to change his approach to the Congress. His virtually hands-off, milk-toast attitude toward providing legislative leadership has stymied the public's demand for change.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Obama seen taking a stronger leadership role

It isn't the American people who aren't eager for change. It's Barack Obama. The President spent his first year in office either unwilling or unable to change his approach to the Congress. His virtually hands-off, milk-toast attitude toward providing legislative leadership has stymied the public's demand for change.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Filibusters enable minority rule

The minority is always right," or so wrote the author Henrik Ibsen in his 1882 play "An Enemy of the People." Ibsen better be correct because the U.S. Congress is steadily moving toward just that — rule by the minority.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Filibusters enable minority rule

The minority is always right," or so wrote the author Henrik Ibsen in his 1882 play "An Enemy of the People." Ibsen better be correct because the U.S. Congress is steadily moving toward just that — rule by the minority.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Filibusters enable minority rule

The minority is always right," or so wrote the author Henrik Ibsen in his 1882 play "An Enemy of the People." Ibsen better be correct because the U.S. Congress is steadily moving toward just that — rule by the minority.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Health care: An historic challenge

We Americans were once the great adventurers. Exploring the landscape of public policy, we became the world's most innovative people. The quintessential challenge to that once great tradition of boldness is the reform of health care.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Health care: An historic challenge

We Americans were once the great adventurers. Exploring the landscape of public policy, we became the world's most innovative people. The quintessential challenge to that once great tradition of boldness is the reform of health care.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Health care: An historic challenge

We Americans were once the great adventurers. Exploring the landscape of public policy, we became the world's most innovative people. The quintessential challenge to that once great tradition of boldness is the reform of health care.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Reforming health care a chance to restore nation's boldness

We, Americans, were once the great adventurers. Exploring the landscape of public policy, we became the world's most innovative people.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Reforming health care a chance to restore nation's boldness

We, Americans, were once the great adventurers. Exploring the landscape of public policy, we became the world's most innovative people.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Reforming health care a chance to restore nation's boldness

We, Americans, were once the great adventurers. Exploring the landscape of public policy, we became the world's most innovative people.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Kennedy in Montana

In 1960 Montana and the other states of the Rocky Mountains were the campaign stomping grounds for Ted Kennedy. That summer and fall the 28-year-old Ted was out here working for his brother Jack's presidential campaign. The youngest Kennedy was travelling, most often by car, up and down the Rockies …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Kennedy in Montana

In 1960 Montana and the other states of the Rocky Mountains were the campaign stomping grounds for Ted Kennedy. That summer and fall the 28-year-old Ted was out here working for his brother Jack's presidential campaign. The youngest Kennedy was travelling, most often by car, up and down the Rockies …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Remembering Kennedy in Montana

In 1960 Montana and the other states of the Rocky Mountains were the campaign stomping grounds for Ted Kennedy. That summer and fall the 28-year-old Ted was out here working for his brother Jack's presidential campaign. The youngest Kennedy was travelling, most often by car, up and down the Rockies …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Government should go after tax cheats

It is well past time that our government went hightailing after these corporate and wealthy individuals who hide their income in off-shore accounts to avoid paying taxes. President Obama is in hot pursuit of these tax cheaters, so stand back and watch the sparks fly.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Government should go after tax cheats

It is well past time that our government went hightailing after these corporate and wealthy individuals who hide their income in off-shore accounts to avoid paying taxes. President Obama is in hot pursuit of these tax cheaters, so stand back and watch the sparks fly.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Government should go after tax cheats

It is well past time that our government went hightailing after these corporate and wealthy individuals who hide their income in off-shore accounts to avoid paying taxes. President Obama is in hot pursuit of these tax cheaters, so stand back and watch the sparks fly.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Protecting public land through legislation

Sen. Jon Tester, with the announcement of his public land legislation, is reclaiming Montana's pride in our long history of protecting the land through legislation.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Protecting public land through legislation

Sen. Jon Tester, with the announcement of his public land legislation, is reclaiming Montana's pride in our long history of protecting the land through legislation.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Protecting public land through legislation

Sen. Jon Tester, with the announcement of his public land legislation, is reclaiming Montana's pride in our long history of protecting the land through legislation.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Health plan needs a fair hearing

After 60 years of suffering the enormous, costly inequities in private health insurance, Congress finally recognizes that only a common effort, led by the national government, can reform what is an obsolete, broken health-insurance model.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Health plan needs a fair hearing

After 60 years of suffering the enormous, costly inequities in private health insurance, Congress finally recognizes that only a common effort, led by the national government, can reform what is an obsolete, broken health-insurance model.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Health plan needs a fair hearing

After 60 years of suffering the enormous, costly inequities in private health insurance, Congress finally recognizes that only a common effort, led by the national government, can reform what is an obsolete, broken health-insurance model.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

People need to stop fearing government

For almost 50 years, we Americans held common purpose with our government. From the early 1930s and Franklin D. Roosevelt through seven presidents, people believed that aggressive government made a positive difference in their lives.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

People need to stop fearing government

For almost 50 years, we Americans held common purpose with our government. From the early 1930s and Franklin D. Roosevelt through seven presidents, people believed that aggressive government made a positive difference in their lives.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

People need to stop fearing government

For almost 50 years, we Americans held common purpose with our government. From the early 1930s and Franklin D. Roosevelt through seven presidents, people believed that aggressive government made a positive difference in their lives.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Column: Let's remember the children

As dollars from the Economic Stimulus Act arrive here in the eight Rocky Mountain states, most Westerners seem to be talking about spending that money on shovel-ready jobs. The projects we hear about are intended to repair our crumbling schools, bridges, roads and sewers, or to restore our abused landscape.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Give the gift of wilderness next Christmas

Next year, at this time, Montana’s Congressional Delegation can lay a wonderful gift under our Christmas tree — wilderness.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

In My View

Presidential candidates can't take the West for granted
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

In My View

Presidential candidates can't take the West for granted
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

In My View

Presidential candidates can't take the West for granted
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO