Joe’s Columns

Democrats put Montanans first by making government work for us

Time to restore affordability and the American dream

Gallatin County Democrats poised to govern from 'bottom up' instead of 'top down'

Joe’s Letters to the Editor

Finding blue linings locally in an otherwise red cloud

Strand would represent Bozeman well in Helena

Growing more and more worried about Montana's economy

Eliminating local housing controls worsens crisis

With election over, Bullock must address COVID-19

Crosswalks emblematic of efforts for equitable city

Overcoming pandemic will require strong leadership

Joe In The News

Longtime educator and Gallatin County Democratic leader dies at 74

In this interview, Joe memorializes Elisabeth Swanson, his good friend and vice chair of the Gallatin County Democrats.

Gallatin County Commission to select candidate to replace former representative Ed Stafman

MSU Ends Remote Work: Employees Say Move Feels Rushed and Unclear

Hinkle, Hancock face off for Belgrade House seat

News on the Issues

Population booms are overwhelming schools in Montana - The Washington Post

This report details the stresses rapid migration into the state has placed on our schools and housing availability.

Montana schools moving to classes four days a week to attract teachers - KTVQ

Teacher pay in Montana has become such a crisis that schools are resorting to limiting student access to education as a solution.

In rural America, patients are waiting for care — sometimes with deadly consequences - NPR

Hospitals in this region are few and far between for substantial medical care, and lives are being lost.

Anaconda Driver Services Office to close late January - NBC Montana

Government services are being slashed for rural Montanans, passing the cost of access directly onto the hardest workers in the state.

Politics And America's Loneliness Epidemic

This is just an episode of the NPR Politics Podcast on the crumbling social infrastructure in America, featuring a question from Joe.