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Montana Legislators Attacking Same-Day Voter Registration [POLL]

Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:03:38 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) – A Republican legislator is proposing to repeal the 2005 Montana law that allows voters to register on Election Day. Rep. Ted Washburn of Bozeman says the law has led to a “zoo-ish” atmosphere on Election Day with long lines and delays in tallying votes. A similar proposal cleared the Republican-controlled Legislature [...]

Photos From Election Night 2012

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:30:55 +0000

The 2012 presidential election concluded on Nov. 6, and after clinching 303 electoral votes, President Barack Obama will return to the Oval Office for his second term. After one of the most heated battles in campaign history, President Obama delivered his victory speech in Chicago, Ill., saying, "Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual ... I am looking forward to reaching out and working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together."

Obama vs. Romney Debate: Highlights From the Showdown in Denver

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:48:54 +0000

The first debate of the 2012 presidential election campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney got started a little after 9 p.m. ET from the University of Denver’s Magness Arena. Jim Lehrer, host of ‘Newshour’ on PBS, moderated the event, which covered domestic policy. The first part of the evening centered on the economy. Lehrer [...]

Pearl Jam Announces Concert in Missoula

Jami Bond — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:17:11 +0000

The band Pearl Jam announced today that they will be performing in Missoula in September. The concert is set for September 30th at the Adam’s Center with special guests Mudhoney. The last time Pearl Jam performed in Missoula was in August 2005 as a fundraiser for Montana Senator Jon Tester. Pearl Jam bassist, Jeff Ament [...]

Ted Nugent To Meet With Secret Service Today

Dave Lifton — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:19 +0000

Following his recent controversial statements about President Barack Obama, Ted Nugent will be questioned by the Secret Service on Thursday. Nugent, who has in some circles become more famous for his politics in the last 20 years than his music, said at a National Rifle Association convention that, “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November, again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year.”

Ted Nugent Doesn't Back Down as the Secret Service Investigates Anti-Obama Comments

Billy Dukes — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:47 +0000

It turns out you can’t describe the president as “vile” and “evil” and say things like “We need to ride into that battlefield and chop their heads off in November” without catching the attention of a few government agencies. Ted Nugent‘s comments at an NRA Convention have brought him under the watch of the U.S. Secret Service.

Ted Nugent Blasts President Obama's 'America-Hating' Administration: 'Vile, Evil… Criminals'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:00:10 +0000

In the great African safari of self-expression, Ted Nugent is the thick-skinned and audacious rhinoceros. The rocker, defender of gun rights and avid hunter fired a verbal muzzleloader at Democrats in Washington D.C. last weekend. His comments were specifically aimed at President Obama and his cabinet.

What Are Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum's Secret Service Code Names?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:32:17 +0000

On the NBC drama ‘The West Wing,’ the Secret Service code name given to staffer CJ Cregg was “Flamingo.” And while she wasn’t all that happy about it, it made sense — the character was played by statuesque actress Allison Janney.

But many are scratching their heads about the current code names being used by GOP presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.

Bruce Springsteen Offers Support to Anti-Death Penalty Group

Billy Dukes — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:00:13 +0000

Bruce Springsteen offered four tickets and side-stage passes to an anti-death penalty group, who used them as part of a fundraiser before Monday night’s (March 19) concert in Greensboro, N.C. The group will also be distributing fliers at the show at the Memorial Coliseum.

George Clooney Arrested While Protesting In Front of Sudanese Embassy

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:36:47 +0000

George Clooney and several others were arrested in Washington, DC on Friday while protesting the Sudanese government. Standing in front of the African nation’s embassy, Clooney accused Sudan’s president, Omar al-Bashi, of causing a humanitarian crisis by blocking aid into his war-torn nation. “We are here really to ask two very simple questions,” Clooney said right [...]

Researchers Hack a Potential US "E-Voting" System in Less Than 48 Hours

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:11:24 +0000

As technology continues to become more prevalent in our lives, the idea of an “e-voting” system for a national election would not seem out of the realm of possibility. Many have voiced concerns about the security and potential corruption that would come with electronic methods of voting. Those fears were recently confirmed when researchers from the University of Michigan successfully hacked through security functions of an online voting project in Washington D.C. within 48 hours.

Nils Lofgren of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band Speaks Out Against Republican Candidates

Dave Lifton — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:00:31 +0000

While Bruce Springsteen’s leftist political beliefs has long been reflected in his music, including his new release, ‘Wrecking Ball,’ the views of his bandmates are less well-known. However, in a recent interview, guitarist Nils Lofgren railed against what he considers to be a lack of seriousness on the part of the Republican presidential candidates towards the main issues facing America today.

Rush Becomes Second Musical Act To Demand That Rush Limbaugh Stops Using Their Music

Dave Lifton — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:00:27 +0000

It’s been a bad week for controversial radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh. Following offensive comments he made after Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke’s testimony before Congress, more than 35 companies have pulled their advertising from his syndicated radio show. Earlier in the week, Peter Gabriel demanded that his songs not be used by Limbaugh, and now Rush has joined Gabriel.

Bruce Springsteen on Politics: 'I'd Prefer to Stay on the Sidelines'

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:00:19 +0000

When Bruce Springsteen spoke to the press in Paris last month, the outspoken political activist had some choice words for the Obama administration. Now, more of that hour-long press conference has been released.

Peter Gabriel to Rush Limbaugh: Stop Using 'Sledgehammer'

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:00:26 +0000

If you needed one more reason to love (or, depending on your political leanings, hate) Peter Gabriel, here it is: he’s demanded that his music be pulled from Rush Limbaugh’s radio show. The ultra right-wing radio talk show host used Gabriel’s classic hit ‘Sledgehammer’ during a tirade against Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke last week [...]

Billings Downtown Street Vendor's Loop Hole Might Get Closed

Harv — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:00:13 +0000

A local street vendor recently found out that because of a possible rule change, he may have to relocate his business. Francisco Aguirre has been parking his vending trailer on Third Avenue North just off North 27th Street in downtown Billings since late last year. Apparently one can buy a parking meter bag for $5 [...]

Survivor Sues Newt Gingrich For Using 'Eye of the Tiger' Without Permission

Matt Wardlaw — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:00:48 +0000

After recently reuniting with lead singer Jimi Jamison, a member of Survivor has now gone to court to protect one of the group’s best known songs, ‘Eye of the Tiger,’ from being used by Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich.

Starting at Quarterback, Mohamed Tebow!

Harv — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:00:24 +0000

Having spent many years working in musical theater at a southern California venue, I have accumulated many über liberal friends. These tea sipping progressive pals of mine are, of course, quite active on social media. After several Facebook rants, bashing Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow for having the audacity to exercise his 1st amendment right by practicing his religion without threat of persecution, it got me thinking. What if the young Tebow praised Allah rather than God?

Roger Waters Gets Behind Occupy Wall Street Movement

Joe Robinson — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:20 +0000

Roger Waters could very well fall into the category of wealth dubbed the “one percent” that’s being targeted by Occupy Wall Street, but that isn’t stopping the Pink Floyd star from supporting the nascent New York-based socioeconomic movement.

For Pete's Sake – Pete Townshend Calls Out Illegal Downloaders

Tommy B — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:10:16 +0000

Who guitarist and rock legend Pete Townshend recently called Apple a “digital vampire” that is “bleeding” musicians and “destroying copyright as we know it.” Townshend was quoted in Rolling Stone while delivering the John Peel lecture in Salford, En