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Dave Chadwick

Dave Chadwick

COMMENTARY

Montana doesn’t need to be ‘fixed’ by political culture warriors

By: - May 31, 2023

Most Montanans have never heard of Humanities Montana, an institution that touches nearly everyone in the state. As the local affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Humanities Montana funds activities that support our state’s heritage and culture, including artistic productions, academic research and community discussions. Humanities Montana has been in the news recently […]

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Rosendale’s outdoors bills are unnecessary and disrespectful to Montana

By: , , , , and - May 21, 2023

U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale recently introduced four bills that are terribly out-of-step with the needs and wishes of the people of Montana. One can’t help but wonder if he understands his own legislation or if he’s thumbing his nose at his own constituents. Sadly, it would appear that both could be true. Why else would […]

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Don’t let Rosendale defund Fish, Wildlife and Parks

By: - October 22, 2022

Every October, Montana politicians dig out their blaze orange for photo opportunities in which they speak reverently about their love of hunting.  These theatrics can hide the reality of what they actually do to support – or undermine – wildlife conservation and hunting opportunity. One startling example is Rep. Matt Rosendale’s support for legislation to […]