A new name for Columbus Day? By Cole Grant
Lawmakers in Helena are considering changing the name of Columbus Day to Montana Heritage Day. Many proponents of House Bill 322, including Rep. Bridget Smith, D-Wolf Point, say part of the bill is about correcting misinformation about the discovery of America. “As awareness grows in the age of information, hope grows also,” she said. “The celebration of oppression must end.”
There was no opposition to the bill at the House State Administration Committee hearing Wednesday morning. Continue Reading →
