It's no secret that food distribution is the backbone of civilization. We live in a system that seeks to maximize profitability, which makes food as an industry attractive, as demand will never go down for a population that requires three meals a day.

New Features for Public to Access the Montana Legislature
The voices of Montanans will echo in the halls of the Capitol in more ways than ever and from farther away when the 2021 Legislature convenes Monday

Rather than despair over our failure to solve these problems a century later, let’s honor Dr. King by celebrating the progress we have made and refusing to give up the hope that he saw from the mountaintop.

On Jan 8 someone added a swastika to our peace sign on the hill. JRPC staff is going up there at 1 pm to repair it. Please join us if you can. Stay safe and look out for each other...Betsy

The Equity Project recommends avoiding the white supremacist rallies happening around the state of Montana.

Yesterday was a difficult day to watch, one that confirmed the creeping disunion we are experiencing in this country. Business as usual is not working for most of us – even those standing yesterday for a failed president did so because they are dissatisfied with life as they see it and fearful of the future.

We stand on the brink of a reset. However in looking forward, let us also hold on to the lessons that 2020 taught us about the things that really matter and the importance of flexibility and resilience.

Pandemics, Peace, and Justice: Shaping What Comes Next

When talking to acquaintances, friends and relatives about such topics as social justice, race relations, LGBT+ issues and environmentalism, it’s very common for tensions to spike and for one side to shut down. Here, I want to share some advice.

The anniversary of the ratification of our Bill of Rights. These first ten amendments to the Constitution did not "create" rights, but rather clarified the constitution to protect them.

White Nationalism in Montana. A long history described and explained.