Author: Helena Lovick
Montana GOP: Dangerous Bigots
This past week, I received a sickening postcard from Great Falls Republican Representative Lola Sheldon-Galloway. I’m assuming her message was in response to public comment I sent to the legislature about their continued attacks...
Rigging an election is unpopular! Who’d a thunk it?
Republicans shelved their proposal to alter the way the U.S. Senate primary is run in Montana. As of April 19th, SB 566 is tabled in the Montana House. That means it’s likely dead.
Silencing Montana Voters…Again
How much more contempt can the GOP show the voters of Montana? A new shitty bill passing through the Montana legislature has come to our attention. Senate Bill 566 revises our election laws to...
The Clownery of the Montana Legislature
While Cascade County residents are watching in horror the complete trainwreck of elections under newly elected Clerk and Recorder Sandra Merchant, how are things going in the Montana Legislature? First the good news. Ha!...
“Bridges” of Communication
If Superintendent Arntzen was expecting a venue to spew anti-public school and “parental choice” gibberish, she sure didn’t get it. When newly elected Daniel Emrich (SD-11) stood up and said that if you want...
Montana, we’re in the bad place
It’s been a couple weeks since the general election and What the Funk is here to talk you through the shitshow facing Montana. In Cascade County, with a 59% voter turnout, in every contested...
Millionaire George Wants to Legislate Your Body
As a multi-millionaire, George has self-funded his campaign to the tune of $47,000+. Whew. That’s quite the bucket of money to draw from for a $100 per day legislative pay.
Candidate Conversations: Kari Rosenleaf
Everyone is concerned about rising prices and tax increases. While some of those issues have to be addressed at the federal level, we can help at the state level. For one, large companies need...
Why I’m supporting Penny Ronning
When I vote for Penny Ronning, I know what I am getting. A fighter for me. For us. For Montana.
LR 131 Sucks- Why I’m Voting NO
LR-131 sucks. Why I’m voting No and yelling about it. Come with me my friends, back to 2021, during the Montana Republican-led legislative session. During that session, Republicans held majorities in both chambers of...
Democrat Platform Focuses on Freedom
We recently posted an article on the Montana Republican Party Platform. Yikes. It was creepy and disturbing. Today, I figured we could take a look at the Montana Democratic Party Platform and see what...
Facts No Match for Fear in County Commission Race
Cascade County Commission Race, District #3. Where facts are no match for fear! The Cascade County Commission race between Don Ryan (Democrat) and Rae Grulkowski (Republican) is the only contested commission race this cycle...
Total Abortion Ban on MT Republican Agenda
Montana Republicans want to ban all abortion and more with their 2022 Party Platform In July 2022, the Montana Republican party approved a new party platform at their platform convention. You might be asking...
Abortion is still legal in Montana – Let’s keep it that way!
In Great Falls, multiple pro-choice grassroots groups have sprung up. Nearly daily protests have taken place on 10th Ave. South and the Central Ave. West Bridge. The people are outraged, as they should be!
When will it be enough? Is there a limit?
Every day, I send my elementary aged children off to school and I wonder. Will this be the day?
“Parental Rights” Movement Falls on its Face
Since Covid, drama and controversy in our schools have dominated the news. Calling themselves the “parental rights movement”, angry parents have appeared at local school board meetings demanding they have things their way. Rowdy...
So, you’re losing your fundamental human rights…
What the Funk have current Great Falls Elected Representatives been doing to strip away our fundamental human rights?
Coming to a Public School Near You!
What's up with the Great Falls School Board Race