• Issue Archive for
  • Jul 23-30, 2009
  • Vol. 20, No. 30

News

  • Seeing the Forest For the Trees

    Sen. Jon Tester introduced his Forest Jobs and Recreation Act last week to mixed reviews. Supporters call it a huge boon to the flagging timber industry, an important collaboration between loggers and environmentalists, and a vital step to saving Montana’s forests. Critics argue the bill isn’t financially sustainable, that it only serves special interest groups who helped craft the legislation, and that, if it does pass, it will create a mess of legal problems. We cover all sides—including columns from Rick Bass and George Ochenski—on Tester’s first big test.
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  • State of shock

    County health clinic struggles with patient surge
  • Ochenski

    Long road ahead
  • Rev it up

    An alternative approach to the enviro movement
  • Pack mentality

    Wyoming continues its state of denial on wolves

Arts

  • Holding strong

    Clutch continues to crank out new work, draw big crowds
  • The new church

    Studying Wal-Mart, God and "real America"
  • Damn Yankees

    American accents ruin period romance
  • Son Volt

    American Central Dust sounds pleasant enough. Jay Farrar's rich and nuanced vocal delivery mingles smoothly with strings played well at a mid-tempo beat, but this music is best enjoyed while directing your attention elsewhere. Unfortunately, careful listening does not improve the experience.

Blogs

Food


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