Montana’s crony capitalism problem

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May 15, 2025

Montana’s crony capitalism problem

The “Make America Great Again” movement says it’s all about stopping corruption and “draining the swamp.” But some Republican governors are pursuing their own “swampy” crony capitalism — just MAGA-branded, this time. They’re shamelessly setting aside all that pesky past rhetoric about free-market capitalism and limited government to pass sweeping state-level bans on lab-grown meat […]

This National Police Week, back the officers confronting the mental health crisis

Deputy Brandon Sikes of Columbia County, Georgia, was tragically shot and killed last month in the line of duty. Another deputy was critically wounded. They were doing what thousands of law enforcement officers do every day: stepping into unpredictable situations to protect the rest of us. Sikes’ death is a heartbreaking reminder that there is […]

How Trump is protecting migrant children

The Trump administration’s border policies are saving and rescuing the lives of unaccompanied migrant children. Contrary to media-driven narratives, President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are prioritizing safety, security, and humanity for vulnerable minors. The Biden administration’s failed and negligent border policies led to tragic outcomes for migrant children. During former President […]

Democrats have long embraced ‘oligarchs’ with corporate welfare schemes

Democrats have seized on the word “oligarchs” to describe some apparent influence mysterious people have over Republicans. The word, which most people probably can’t define, has a harshly negative connotation that makes it all the more sinister. But in reality, it is Democratic leaders in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the country that have […]

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