Who decides where the political line is?
Dear Editor, The Progressive Pioneer’s recent article lecturing everyone about religious right was particularly enlightening. I am not aware of any “gearing up in the media.” I am aware that the new progressive socialist democrats are lurching far to the left which has been covered by the media.
One Big Sky receives support by City Council
by Evelyn Pyburn Public discussion has swirled with questions following the acceptance by the Billings City Council of a 400-page master plan for One Big Sky District, last week. It passed in a 7-3 vote with Brent Cromley, Frank Ewalt and Chris Friedel opposing.
Columnists; Don’t blame America!
Dear Editor, After pulling his head out of a certain part of his anatomy, and realizing how stupid he made himself to look, and, of course, not accepting the blame for himself, a guy once said, “You don’t have to help me look like a horse’s patoot.” The answer came back, “That’s right, Carl, you […]
Juries must maintain impertiality
Dear Editor, Anyone who is selected to sit on a jury in a criminal case should understand what the sixth amendment is really about. This amendment describes our rights to a jury trial after we have been charged with a crime by the government. There are two words in that amendment that are key to […]
NorthWestern Energy rate spike under PSC review
by Elisa Schlosser On September 28, 2018, NorthWestern Energy filed a general electric rate review request with the Montana Public Service Commission, the first such request since 2009. The proposal included a rate increase of nearly 7.4 percent of the average monthly bill. NorthWestern is citing significant investments in, “safe, reliable and smarter energy infrastructure,”