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From Local Ordinance to Supreme Court: Unpacking Missoula’s Urban Camping Debate
In his latest piece, Travis Mateer explores the complexities of Missoula’s Urban Crisis Camping Ordinance and its implications in light of the Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson.
Missoula Legalizes Public Camping as Supreme Court Permits Bans
City Council’s decision contrasts with the recent Supreme Court ruling, highlighting the ongoing conflict over public safety.
Why My Ellie Boldman Problem Is Your Ellie Boldman Problem
In his weekly op-ed, Travis Mateer offers a candid profile and his personal experiences with Montana transplant politico Senator Ellie Boldman. Explore the controversies and key events shaping her influence in Missoula’s political landscape.
What Kind of Homeless Will I Be?
I used to have a respected position in this Missoula community describing what the various sub-populations of “the homeless” were like, and the different approaches needed to address the unique challenges they presented. I wonder, what would THAT Travis think of me now?
How Many Pumpkins Does It Take To Disappear a Homeless Camper From Cedar Street?
At $10 dollars a piece, it would take 10 pumpkins to make one homeless person disappear from Cedar Street.
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Poor Roger’s Almanac
- The Source of Our Beliefs“What he wished to believe, that is what each man believes” — Demosthenes On multiple occasions in the past, and always in response to some person stating that he (or she, usually a he) has no religion, no god, and is, therefore, fully and sovereignly in control of his life, I have said that everyone […]
- The End of Oppression: O Holy NightDecember 25, 2025. Christmas Day. “Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother and in His Name, all oppression shall cease…” — from the Christmas hymn, “O, Holy Night” One year ago, I posted an article […]
- Christian Health Care–Courtesy of the StateOr, should it be Statist Health Care, Courtesy of the Church? “From the beginning of Christianity, love for one’s neighbor and the example of Jesus’ concern for the sick have compelled Christians to care for the ill and dying. As a result, the Catholic Church has been involved in health care for centuries. In the […]