#cranes but not the construction kind, even tho they do a darn good impression ....
#cranes but not the construction kind, even tho they do a darn good impression ....
Felt like summer day our run in Lakefork Cyn. behind town, 2100-2300m, then back. 18C at the start, lite E breeze. Trail was softening quite a bit, why we had to turn back. 25C looks like in town today. May be new daily record, old 24.5C in 1949. Warmest day of the year so far. Snowpack will be melting fast, top to bottom, high freezing levels. 11C today at 2980m Beartooth Plateau. Cooler tomorrow. Sundance seems fully recovered #climate #dogs #running #montana #gye
If you're a US citizen, please sign this letter to your senators opposing Trump's "Fix our Forests" act. https://www.cascwild.org/oppose-the-so-called-fix-our-forests-act/
Here are the forests he wants to cut down: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cascadia/comments/1jvop3v/heres_all_the_forests_trump_plans_to_cut_down/
State by State Pending and recently passed #AntiProtestLaws: #Montana
HB 481: New penalties for protests near gas and oil #pipelines
Heightens penalties for protests near oil pipelines and other "critical infrastructure facilities," including those under construction. The law creates an offense of trespassing on critical infrastructure, defined as willfully and knowingly entering property containing a critical infrastructure facility that is posted or fenced. The offense is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a $1,500 fine. If a person trespasses with the intent to willfully impede the facility's operations, or damage, deface, or tamper with facility equipment, the offense is a felony punishable by up to eighteen months in prison or a $4,500 fine. An organization that is found to be a conspirator in trespass on critical infrastructure is liable for fines that are ten times the amount authorized for the crime. A person who trespasses can be held civilly liable for damages to property while trespassing, and an entity or person that compensates or provides consideration to someone for trespass may be held vicariously liable for damages committed by that person. "Critical infrastructure facility" is broadly defined and among many other things includes oil and gas pipelines, refineries, water treatment plants, railroad tracks, and #TelephonePoles.
Bill text: https://bills.legmt.gov/
Status: enacted
Introduced 18 Feb 2021; Approved by House 2 March 2021; Approved by Senate 16 April 2021; Governor Signed 14 May 2021
Issue(s): Civil Liability, Protest Supporters or Funders, Infrastructure, Trespass
#FirstAmendment #CriminalizingDissent
#Authoritarianism #Fascism #Clampdown #CriminalizingProtest
#CharacteristicsOfFascism #USPol #AntiProtestLaws #PipelineProtests
Source: @ErinInTheMorn
From the article: "On Tuesday, Montana’s House considered Senate Bill 164, legislation that would classify gender-affirming care for transgender youth as felony child endangerment. The bill would not only target doctors and nurses, but also parents—including those merely passing through the state. Though the vote was expected to be close, a powerful floor speech from Representative SJ Howell prompted a wave of Republican defections. The bill was defeated 40–58, becoming one of several anti-trans proposals to fail this year following strong speeches by Montana’s transgender and nonbinary lawmakers."
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/17-montana-republicans-cross-party
I am loathe to link to something on Substack, but given how little good news we read nowadays I wanted to share this one: 17 Montana Republicans Cross Party Lines, Defeat Anti-Trans Bill After Nonbinary Rep's Speech
Here's the first paragraph (which I split in half), so you don't need to click through:
"On Tuesday, Montana’s House considered Senate Bill 164, legislation that would classify gender-affirming care for transgender youth as felony child endangerment. The bill would not only target doctors and nurses, but also parents—including those merely passing through the state.
"Though the vote was expected to be close, a powerful floor speech from Representative SJ Howell prompted a wave of Republican defections. The bill was defeated 40–58, becoming one of several anti-trans proposals to fail this year following strong speeches by Montana’s transgender and nonbinary lawmakers."
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/17-montana-republicans-cross-party
Weak upper trough in Wrly flow sweeping thru today. Cooler for our Rock Crk. Canyon walk/run and snowing hard at the 2200m start. GYE spring Sun came out after we turned back in too-deep slush past the M-K campground 2350m. Only a moderate W wind, often much worse in there. Easing back into running after straining my MCL 3 weeks ago, so far so good. No ursine friend sign about, moose were in hiding too. 0C at start, warmed up later. #hiking #running #montana #climate #dogs #gye #mountains
Montana photographer warns of impact of AI on photography industry https://www.byteseu.com/898507/ #AI #AiImages #AISLOP #AISPAM #ArtificialIntelligence #artist #Facebook #montana #MONTANAEASTOFTHEDIVIDE #MTNNEWS #Photography #STEVELEITNER
Gee, I wonder how this will go...
Dirtiest US Coal-Fired Power Plant Applies for EPA Exemption
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-02/dirtiest-us-coal-fired-power-plant-applies-for-epa-s-exemption
To boldly deliver Domino's where no one has delivered Domino's before...
I took this the other day but forgot to post. One of the best parts of living on the prairie in #Montana are the #sunset and sunrises. Truly #BigSkyCountry.
The snow arrived on time! March is supposed to "go out like a lamb," but this year, it's going out like a lion, which is making my lioness stay in like a loaf. My cat loaf says, "Nope!".
We are fortunate part of the Beartooth Front is somewhat protected, so far. SE of town, below the East Bench. Meeteetsee Trail Rd. to Face of the Mtn. trail today, about 12K hike from 1680m start, to 2nd stream crossing 2050m. Too much deep slush beyond that. 8C and lite NE breeze, cooler today than yest. . This part of the Front drops S well into WY. Much of which burned in 8 hrs. 15JUN2021 Robertson Draw fire, 12000 ha. Terrifying from town, getting close. #climate #montana #dogs #hiking
We had 73 wonderful Wednesday degrees, and it was our warmest day since October! Thursday will be warmer, but winter wants its encore, too!
You know that feeling when you've been sick for 9 days, you get up to go to urgent care, and you discover someone's broken into your garage? Yeah, I do. I know my GOLPH Card Game is the BEST card game, but if you want some, just ASK:
jason@golphcards.com & http://golphcards.com
https://www.europesays.com/1936544/ DOGE publishes list of Social Security office closures, includes 1 in Oklahoma #alabama #ap #Arkansas #AssociatedPress #colorado #DepartmentOfGovernmentEfficiency #doge #ElonMusk #Florida #GeneralServicesAdministration #Georgia #kentucky #Louisiana #Mississippi #Montana #Musk #N.DiamondSt. #Nevada #NewYork #NorthCarolina #NorthDakota #ohio #Oklahoma #SocialSecurityAdministration #Texas #WestVirginia #Wyoming
'No Republican willing to stand up': 1,000 Montanans outraged as GOP reps no show town hall https://www.alternet.org/montana-town-hall/ #Montana
I coughed all night again, but Shylo was in her favorite spot on the foot of the bed snoozing away. Caturday Saturday was normal: she spent it inside while I forecast weather on the outside.