Opinion

Whether it makes news or not

Published on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 12:00am

This is one of those pictures that just kicks you in the gut. A photo that makes the reader stop, look, try to look away, then contemplate — and that’s

Two cheers for a lackluster economy

Published on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 12:00am

Raise a glass to the longest economic expansion in modern American history. A full decade has passed since the end of the last recession, in June 2009, and the economy

Fourth vs. force

Published on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 12:00am

Happy Fourth of July! We have reason to celebrate. The Fourth honors the founding of America. It’s the anniversary of the day in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was

NEWS ANALYSIS: EU leaders fail again to share out top jobs

Published on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 12:00am

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders let their people down Monday. And now they’re hoping some sleep will help them save face and wrap up a never-ending summit that has

Exploited on the world stage

Published on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON — I worked for a leader who was sometimes accused of lacking in the smarts department. But no one I know who spent time with President George W. Bush

IN THE MAIL

Published on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 12:00am

Please be safe and respectful this 4th of July Editor: We have many freedoms still here in Montana, and savor and respect them, because with freedom comes responsibility for the

Biden’s viability, party’s future face questions

Published on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party is in no mood for a coronation. Joe Biden stepped onto the debate stage Thursday night as a front runner by default more than depth

Vogue doesn’t have to put Melania on cover

Published on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:00am

Michelle Obama made the cover of Vogue magazine three times. Hillary Clinton not only graced the cover in her first lady days but also, as the candidate running against Donald

IN THE MAIL

Published on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:00am

A park takes a village Editor: I am continually surprised by the generosity of members of our community and the sense of pride people have in our town. Upon getting

Steep moral consequence

Published on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON — “There has never been anyone who has defended us and who has fought for us, who we have loved more than Donald J. Trump. No one!” This recent