The US Supreme Court’s recent decisions on voting rights, i.e., approving ballot collection restrictions in Arizona and overturning California’s law to disclose dark money sources, underscore the current dangers to our democracy.

Tomorrow is the 141st birthday of our namesake, Jeannette Rankin.  Her tireless work for peace and justice and her courage to stand for what is right – even if that meant standing alone, continues to inspire us. But I imagine she would not want us to stop at inspiration alone.

How many of you remember the old Missoula Peace Sign that stood in the North Hills for 18 years? In the time that I have been at the Peace Center, it has been the subject of many conversations, questions, even a movie -- and yes, hopes