Individual Liberty & Collective Responsibility

These are not in tension. The same Montana values that say the government has no business in your bedroom, your doctor’s office, or your gun cabinet also say that public lands belong to all of us equally — not just those who can afford to buy them. Individual liberty and collective responsibility are two sides of the same coin. Independent-minded Montanans believe in both. An independent can hold both.

Individual Rights & the Constitution

An independent Senator is uniquely positioned to defend every Constitutional right without partisan pressure to look the other way when it's inconvenient. The right to keep and bear arms. The right to keep the government out of your bedroom or doctor's office. Free speech, due process, equal protection under the law. These are non-negotiable, and they do not belong to either party. These rights belong to every American.

Public Lands — Our Birthright and Our Collective Responsibility

Montana's Constitution declares an inalienable right for every Montanan to a clean and healthful environment. Our public lands are our birthright and our common ground where everyone – regardless of wealth or social status – can hunt, fish, and recreate. The natural treasures of our state are our collective responsibility to steward for future generations.

Tribal Nations & Treaty Rights — Our Oldest Collective Obligation

Montana's thirteen federally recognized tribal nations are sovereign governments with deep roots in this land, extraordinary cultures, and valuable ways of knowing. Honoring treaty rights and tribal sovereignty is not a partisan issue — it is a legal obligation embedded in the Constitution and a moral commitment that predates statehood. Building reciprocal, respectful partnerships with tribal nations isn't just the right thing to do. It's the foundation for a future that works for everyone in Montana.