Posts by Trevor Walter
No More Political Theater — It’s Time to Get Montana Back on Track
I’m new to state politics — and I’ll be honest, from the outside it looks like a game. But once you’re inside it, you realize quickly it’s no joke. Too many people treat lawmaking like a sport, where scoring points matters more than doing what’s right. But this isn’t a game — it’s people’s families,…
Read MoreInterim Study Committees: Stop Studying the Problem — Start Solving It
Legislators don’t get paid much for the incredible work they do — it’s long hours, tough decisions, and plenty of sacrifice. For many, interim study committees are one of the few chances to earn a little extra. But the real question is: are all of them necessary? Most of the time, we already know what…
Read MoreMontana’s Election Weak Spots: Absentee Abuse, Same-Day Voting, and Ballot Delays
While machine errors can be verified with paper ballots and hand counting, the far bigger threat lies in the cracks of our system — where laws are ignored, deadlines are stretched, and registration loopholes are exploited. If we want to restore confidence in our election process, we need to look beyond the machines and address…
Read MoreLegislative Poison Pills: How Good Laws Get Killed in the Shadows
Every legislative session in Helena, lawmakers roll out their “good bills” — proposals they say will fix what’s broken, protect the rights Montanans care about, or keep government in check. But too often, those promises don’t survive the journey from committee to the Governor’s desk. Somewhere between the first draft and the final vote, bills…
Read MoreTrust in Elections Starts with Hand Counting Ballots
In a Republic, faith in the voting process is the cornerstone of every election. Without it, the entire system falters. It doesn’t matter who wins or loses—if citizens don’t believe the ballot counting process was fair, then our democracy loses its foundation. As someone who has spent decades in the technology industry, I can tell…
Read MoreCitizen Accountability: Holding Politicians Responsible
In a Republic, like we have in these United States of America, the greatest threat to liberty isn’t the politician who overreaches — it’s the citizen who looks the other way. Once the votes are counted, the job is done — at least that’s what most of us like to believe. We elect good people,…
Read MoreFreedom Starts Around the Dinner Table with a Strong Family
Freedom doesn’t begin in Washington, Helena, or even at the ballot box. It starts at home. The family is where the habits of liberty are first learned, where responsibility, respect, and faith are passed from one generation to the next. When families are strong, our communities thrive. Parents teach their children that freedom comes with…
Read MoreEnd Perpetual Property Taxes and Restore True Homeownership
Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream. Yet for too many families, that dream is slipping away. Property taxes—once meant as a fair contribution to community services—have morphed into a system of endless rent payments to the government. Even after decades of work, sacrifice, and payments, homeowners never truly own…
Read MoreAre Preservatives and Adjuvants the Hidden Risk in Vaccines?
When people hear “vaccine,” they picture the antigen—the tiny piece of virus or bacteria that teaches your immune system what to fight. But vaccines aren’t just antigens. They’re delivered in a fluid that can include adjuvants (immune boosters), preservatives (to keep multi-dose vials sterile), stabilizers, buffers, and other excipients. Public agencies list these ingredients openly;…
Read MoreLiberty’s Partner: Personal Responsibility in Montana’s Constitution
Montana’s Constitution says something profound in just one sentence: “All persons are born free and have certain inalienable rights… In enjoying these rights, all persons recognize corresponding responsibilities.” (Article II, Section 3) Most of us focus on the first part — our rights. And why not? They are the bedrock of freedom: the right to…
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