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Opinion: ‘War on coal’? How about ‘Give peace a chance’

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Wade

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., came to Baker, where I live, to talk about, as he put it, a “war on coal.” His visit was part of an energy tour leading up to an Energy Expo in Billings, which he organized on behalf of the fossil fuel industries. As the days have passed, and I have thought about what was implicit in what he said, I find myself increasingly disturbed by how he and other politicians, like Ryan Zinke, Tim Fox, Greg Gianforte and Donald Trump are framing environmentalists. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Opinion, 'war on coal', Donald Trump, Energy Expo, Greg Gianforte, Ryan Zinke, Steve Daines, Tim Fox

Opinion: Why the renewable-energy initiative makes sense

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Judith

Brad Molnar ended The Billings Outpost’s run with an op-ed that demeaned ballot Initiative 180. We were exasperated by how little he faced facts. I-180 would require Montana’s Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) to gradually supply 80 percent of their power from “eligible renewable resources.” That includes wind, sun, geothermal or post-2005 additions to hydroelectric facilities. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Opinion, Brad Molnar, Clean Power Plan, EPA, Initiative 180, Michael Fried, NOAA, NorthWestern Energy

David Crisp: ‘Truth’ reminds us of Vietnam’s lost lessons

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Truth

Nobody knows for sure who will be the Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. president in November, but we know one thing for sure: Neither will be a military veteran. The last time that happened was in 2012. Before that, you have to go back to World War II to find a presidential election without a veteran in the race. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Opinion, 'Truth', Art House Cinema, Dan Rather, George W. Bush, John Kerry, League of Women Voters, Mary Mapes

Opinion: Time to dream big about old Corette plant site

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Corette

A rare opportunity exists to enhance the attractiveness of Billings. The former Corette power plant has been torn down, and the land on which it stood is bounded on the north by the interstate highway, and adjoins the Yellowstone River across from Sacrifice Cliff. How wonderful it would be if this land, or at least a significant portion of it, were available for public use? (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Opinion, Corette power plant, Coulson Park, Dover Park, Heritage Trail System, Sacrifice Cliff, Talen Energy, Two Moon Park

David Crisp: On medical pot, legislative ‘fix’ was a disaster

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Crisp

I’ve probably told this story too many times, but I can’t discuss medical marijuana without bringing it up: On a vacation in Minnesota, many years ago, long before the statute of limitations ran out, I suffered a severe roadside attack of diarrhea. I need not, and probably should not, describe how awful that was. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Opinion, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Medical marijuana, Montana Legislature, Montana Supreme Court

Montana Viewpoint: An easy way to start restoring civility

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Elliott

American voters are angry at politicians, and is it any wonder? The voters are divisible into at least two groups; those who are angry that Congress can’t get anything done, and those who are angry because they have been cheated by politicians who couldn’t deliver on their promises. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Opinion, House of Representatives, John Boehner, Newt Gingrich, Paul Ryan, Ralph Reed

David Crisp: Baseball’s risks harder and harder to ignore

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DC

Imagine a sport in which part of the evening’s entertainment is, a couple of dozen times a game, to randomly fire hard objects traveling 100 mph at the fans in the stands. Imagine that an average of two fans get hurt every three games, even when the game is played at the highest level. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Opinion, Billings Mustangs, Brent Brooks, Dave Heller, Dehler Park, foulballz.com, Major League Baseball, Tina Volek