Many media outlets are saying New York’s former attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, resigned last week because of accusations of assault or sexual assault. But, it’s not accurate to label the accusations against him as only assault or sexual assault. Clearly, his alleged abusive and controlling behaviors fall under the description of domestic violence. In fact, Michelle … [Read more...] about Montana Voices: This is what domestic violence looks like
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Firth’s take on tech: Technology consultants reduce risk as businesses adapt, grow
By David FirthMay 21, 2018
ATG Missoula, a technology consulting firm, recently announced in the Missoula Current that it is moving to the Old Sawmill District. ATG Missoula started a little over seven years ago with just two employees in a conference room near Red’s Bar. Today, it has over 135 employees who need their own building. A recent search of LinkedIn showed that more than 100 … [Read more...] about Firth’s take on tech: Technology consultants reduce risk as businesses adapt, grow
Letters: Williams would lead in the tradition of Jeannette Rankin
By Alex Taft May 21, 2018
Kathleen Williams is running as a Democrat for congress. In the tradition of Montana congresswoman Jeannette Rankin, a woman is rising to take a leadership position at a time of great peril in our country. When over seventy percent of Americans say healthcare is their greatest concern, Kathleen is prepared to defend women’s and all American’s right to healthcare. She will … [Read more...] about Letters: Williams would lead in the tradition of Jeannette Rankin
Harmon’s Histories: Missoula’s ‘poor,’ ‘pest’ houses a sad chapter in history
By Jim HarmonMay 20, 2018
“Are there no prisons? And, the Union workhouses; are they still in operation?” That was Ebeneezer Scrooge rebuffing a request for a charitable donation in Charles Dickens’ 1843 classic, “A Christmas Carol.” Just like 19th century England, America had its “poor houses” and “pest houses” too, commonplace in the era before nursing homes, Social Security, Medicare and … [Read more...] about Harmon’s Histories: Missoula’s ‘poor,’ ‘pest’ houses a sad chapter in history
Letters: Tollefson endorses Curtiss for reelection to County Commission
By Greg M. Tollefson May 20, 2018
I met Jean Curtiss over two decades ago while I was a school board trustee. The board was grappling with the agonizing prospect of neighborhood school closure. Representing the Missoula PTA, Jean brought a calm and rational voice to the rancor, always advocating for the decision that would ensure the best education possible for all of the students in the sprawling district. She … [Read more...] about Letters: Tollefson endorses Curtiss for reelection to County Commission