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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, The 'Iron Lady,' Has Died at 87

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:06:16 +0000

The first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher, has passed away due to a stroke. She was 87 years old. A spokesperson for Thatcher confirmed that she has passed away. They say that a further statement will be made later. She reportedly died Monday morning after suffering a stroke. SkyNews reports that Thatcher was [...]

Bullock Criticizes Lawmakers Over Referendums

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:11:44 +0000

Gov. Steve Bullock is criticizing the Republican-led Legislature for moving ahead with six voter referendums, saying they disregard the legislative process. Lawmakers have given their initial approval to the referendums in time for Friday’s transmittal deadline. They deal with topics ranging from a constitutional amendment on abortion to ending same-day voter registration. If they receive [...]

Missing Democrat Senator Leads to Legislative Standoff – Strategy or Serious Situation?

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:09:33 +0000

The Legislature is at a standoff over a missing Democratic senator – with Republicans alleging his absence is a ruse to kill GOP ballot measures. Democrats recessed Friday to say they have been unable to loc ate Sen. Shannon Augare of Browning, even though lawmakers say he was seen earlier in the day. Senate [...]

Are You Ready To Take Back The Republic, America? [VIDEO]

Cole — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:12:33 +0000

With the most recent election still fresh in everyone's minds, politics can be a heavy subject to tackle. Without taking partisan sides, Lawrence Lessig gave a possibly monumental TED talk about how to reclaim our countries Republic. Something Benjamine Franklin warned us would be difficult.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Lobbies Congress for Music Education Support

Chad Childers — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:50:51 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is a man who respects the craft of music and embraces its many forms, so it's no surprise that he'd be willing to speak out on behalf of music education in Washington, D.C. Smith did just that earlier this week, speaking to members of Congress about music funding in public schools.

Panel Rejects Bill Dealing with Employee Social Media Passwords

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:03:14 +0000

A House committee has rejected a measure aimed at protecting the social media privacy of employees and job applicants. Senate Bill 195 would have prohibited an employer from requesting usernames and passwords. The measure had overwhelmingly cleared the Senate. State Sen. Anders Blewett of Great Falls said it would protect employees’ personal lives from unwarranted [...]

Montana Lawmakers Consider Longer Term Limits

Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:55:19 +0000

The Senate Administration Committee is considering a constitutional change that would increase the number of years a legislator can serve from eight to 16 years. Supporters said Wednesday that House Bill 277 would let legislators hold office for 16 years within a 24-year period. Current limits were approved by voters in the 1990s. Democratic Rep. [...]

Opponents Call Montana Tax Cut Proposals "Wealth Redistribution"

Associated Press — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:38:55 +0000

A Helena Democrat is asking the Republican-led Legislature to consider a tax hike for those earning more than $150,000. The proposal from state Sen. Christine Kaufmann would reduce state income taxes for all wage earners below that threshold. Kaufmann told the Senate Taxation Committee Wednesday her plan needs to be part of the broad discussion [...]

President Obama Lays Out Ambitious Agenda in State of the Union Address [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:58:04 +0000

Riding the wave of his re-election, President Barack Obama hit upon themes of the economy, energy, climate change and gun control in his State of the Union address delivered to a joint session of Congress. Obama declared in the speech that the state of the union is stronger and ticked off the reasons he believes [...]

Reason #73 Why I Love Mike Doughty – Beyonce Wasn't Lip Syncing, Here's Why

Michelle — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:30:45 +0000

Even my dad asked me "why is this Beyonce thing even a story"? Because people can be haters. Artist and author Mike Doughty weighed in on this stupid Star Spangled Banner-gate thing and set the record straight. He knows a thing or two about performing live.

Inauguration 2013 — Barack Obama Sworn In For Second Term As President

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:50:46 +0000

Barack Obama took the oath of office just before noon in Washington on Monday to begin his second term as president of the United States. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to the president on a platform on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with hundreds of thousands of flag-waving citizens viewing [...]

Montana Legislators Attacking Same-Day Voter Registration [POLL]

Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:03:38 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) – A Republican legislator is proposing to repeal the 2005 Montana law that allows voters to register on Election Day. Rep. Ted Washburn of Bozeman says the law has led to a “zoo-ish” atmosphere on Election Day with long lines and delays in tallying votes. A similar proposal cleared the Republican-controlled Legislature [...]

Ted Nugent Pens Open Letter To Vice President Joe Biden on Gun Control

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:41:20 +0000

Arch-conservative rocker and reality TV star Ted Nugent hasn't been shy about his stance on gun control, and now the avid hunter and gun enthusiast has shared his thoughts on the matter with Vice President Joe Biden. In an open letter published by the conservative-leaning Washington Times, Nugent offers his service to Biden's newly-appointed commission to end gun violence, while insisting -- surprise! -- that banning automatic weapons is not a viable option.

Hillary Clinton Hospitalized with Blood Clot

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:19:39 +0000

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, 65, has been hospitalized after doctors discovered a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained a few weeks ago, according to an Associated Press report. Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines told the AP that doctors found the clot on Sunday during a follow-up examination. She is being treated at [...]

Mitt Romney's Concession Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:00:08 +0000

Shortly after midnight on Nov. 7, 2012, former presidential candidate Mitt Romney addressed supporters in Boston, Mass. with his official concession speech. Romney lost the race to the White House after President Barack Obama clinched 303 electoral votes to Romney's 206.

President Obama's Re-Election Victory Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:49:07 +0000

On Nov. 6, 2012, Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States of America by the American people after clinching 303 electoral votes (270 votes are needed for the presidency).

Obama Projected to Win Presidency, Tweets Victory Photo

TheFW Staff — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:58:20 +0000

Following a win in the state of Ohio, Barack Obama is being projected as the winner of the 2012 presidential race. To celebrate, Obama tweeted the above photo of himself embracing Michelle with the words, “Four more years.” See Obama’s tweet below. For more 2012 election coverage, go here. Update: The tweet has already become [...]

Pennsylvania Voting Machines Allegedly Altering Votes [VIDEO]

Cole — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:25:11 +0000

The YouTube user and Pennsylvania voter, centralpavote, posted a video of himself trying to select Barack Obama on the touch screen voting display. The machine highlights Mitt Romney's name despite his efforts. Is this a faulty machine or a faulty user?

2012 You Decide Presidential Race Predictions

Cole — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:39:21 +0000

Are you sitting on the edge of your seat in white knuckle anticipation of who will be the next President of the United States? Here is a nifty site that lets you predict who will win. As the polls come in, states will become decided but the undecided states you can predict their outcome and see what the final tally will be.

Should You Have to Have a Photo ID to Vote? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:55:12 +0000

As of now, 17 states have laws requiring voters to present photo ID before voting. Some have suggested these regulations may act to disenfranchise poor and minority voters, who could be less likely to have such identification. Last month a judge in Pennsylvania blocked the state from enforcing its voter ID laws in the 2012 election.