In Big Sky Country, young plaintiffs win a groundbreaking lawsuit arguing that the state’s energy industry is depriving them of the right to life, and a legal scholar explains why he’s inspired.
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Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump Celebrates and Encourages Violence Against Reporters
If you beat up a reporter and send him to the hospital, you can earn Trump’s praise. He’ll even campaign for you.
Posted inEducation, K-12
Bids to Bring Fiber Internet to Schools are Denied Funding Seven Times More Often Than Other Projects
Federal E-rate money could bring these high-speed connections to rural schools, but funding is elusive
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How Not to Save the Planet
Last year, I expressed misgivings about efforts by those concerned about the climate crisis to rely upon the “necessity defense” when prosecuted for acts of civil disobedience intended to raise awareness about America’s refusal to commit to an expedited transition away from fossil fuels. At the time, I was concerned that if climate hawks were […]
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Montana Loss Shows the Democrats Still Have a Rural Problem
The same phenomenon that cost Clinton the election just cost the party a House seat.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
Body-Slamming Creationist Could Still Win Montana Congressional Seat
Greg Gianforte might have enough votes in the bank to win.
Posted inPolitics
Extended Senate Delays Leave a Rural State Voiceless
Why has Rep. Ryan Zinke, Montana’s only congressman, been AWOL since December?
