Right now in Los Angeles, major social media companies are facing a landmark trial over claims their platforms were designed in ways that harmed young users. Big Tech should be held accountable for how their platforms are designed.

Another government shutdown looming, and working families will be the ones to pay the price–and that’s on top of the layoffs, healthcare cuts, and revoked education funding that Congress has already passed.

Unlike what some pushing false info would have you believe, abortion drugs like mifepristone have repeatedly been proven safe for patients. The fight against access to mifepristone happening in Congress and here in Montana is yet another attack on our right to reproductive care.

New SNAP, Medicaid rules could cost many kids free school meals Recent changes tightening eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid could leave hundreds of thousands of families without benefits.

We must demand better policies that will set our future generations up for success. Read more here: bit.ly/4nHWQzj

When critical services like food assistance and healthcare are made harder to access, it’s our kids who pay the price. Tightened SNAP & Medicaid eligibility = fewer kids well-fed and prepared to learn.

Present alternatives, and meet people where they are when you can.

When you see harmful or misleading information online, remember not to engage with it, even to call it out. Remember to leverage your personal relationships with people who may be contributing to the disinformation, and ask questions.

Especially in tense times, it falls on each of us to refuse to contribute to disinformation running wild. It’s easy to post and share things quickly and without being thoughtful, but it’s important to check your facts and pause.

Whether it’s an iced tea or a snack, or a replacement part for your car, tariffs are driving up costs across the board. But we don’t know what we’ll do if they come for the hot dogs next!

Changes to LWCF Draw Sharp Rebukes from Outdoor Recreation Groups - Flathead Beacon As predicted, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum this week issued an order implementing changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the popular bipartisan funding apparatus that uses offshore ...

You can read more about the Department of Interior's plans for the LWCF here: bit.ly/4pnweoX

The Department of Interior just dropped a new order that threatens the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – an extremely successful conservation program that protects Montana's public lands.

There’s no time to wait. Public lands are at risk of being stripped away for profit. If lost, there is no going back. We have until September 19th to submit public comments in defense of the Roadless Rule that protects the wild places we love: bit.ly/460vzAJ

Municipal elections determine the changes that impact your day-to-day, and you deserve a voice in those changes. Vote in your upcoming local elections!

Municipal elections are happening across Montana this year, but what does that mean? What does your local municipality do? Well, the bottom line is that if you’re seeing changes in your neighborhood, it’s probably something your municipal government decided!

Montana wildfire season is in full swing. Before you head out to recreate, be sure to check the area for any fires or fire restrictions. You can find all the info you need at www.mtfireinfo.org

The YAM is facing serious county funding cuts. This puts youth programs, community outreach, and access to the arts at risk. Contact the Yellowstone County Commission today and urge them to restore YAM funding. Learn more and take action: artmuseum.org/act-now

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Labor Day this weekend? Our friends at the AFL-CIO MT compiled a list of pro-worker, pro-fun events happening across the state. Tag a friend who you want to see at the Labor Day celebration in your community!

You may see people talking about the bill allowing for more deductions for taxpayers 65 and over. This is true! But, while these deductions are coming, there is a “phaseout threshold,” which means that these deductions will not apply to everyone.

It’s important to make sure the information you’re seeing and sharing about the massive federal spending bill covers the big picture.

Leaving it blank or marking a date inconsistent with your voter registration will result in your ballot being rejected, so pay close attention! Your birth year is NOT required for the primary election in September, but it will be included just for practice.

Helena is having its first municipal primary election in two decades! Some important changes were made in the 2025 legislature, though, and here’s what you need to know. Starting on 10/1/25, all mail-in and absentee ballots will require your birth year on the ballot envelope.

On Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate the longstanding tradition of Montana women using the ballot box to advance their own futures, and those of their families and communities.

Our National Parks belong to all Montanans. Let’s champion our parks and give them what they need to thrive so that they’re protected for the next 99 years and beyond!

As MT child care industry continues to struggle, a program proven to help comes to an end Some workers with their own kids in day care will soon face a choice: pony up the cash to cover staggering increases to tuition payments or cut back on work.

You can read more about what this federal funding cut might mean for your family here: bit.ly/4mjiBFi

FYI: Having a child in full-time daycare in Montana is more expensive than 4 years of in-state university tuition – and the Trump administration just cut the funding for a pilot program that was helping families across Montana afford the cost.

You may also see people talking about the bill allowing for more deductions for taxpayers 65 and over. This is true! But, while these deductions are coming, there is a “phaseout threshold”, which means that these deductions don’t apply to everyone.

The fact is that this bill allows for very modest and temporary deductions that are set to expire in four years – something that is true of every spending bill.

The federal spending bill is a massive piece of legislation. It’s important to make sure the information you’re seeing and sharing is accurate and tells the whole story. Right now, you may see things like “historic tax relief” being touted.

Montana families are juggling high costs of essentials this back to school season because of reckless decisions in Washington D.C.