People often ask why I’m so passionate about state and local politics. The answer is simple: it’s where we, as citizens and community members, have the best chance to make an impact. There’s not a lot I can do to influence what Read More

In District 93, a recent school bond that previously failed by a 1% margin was passed, this time by a significant majority of over 70% in favor. Wins like this go to show that, even though the taxpayers will have to bear Read More

In an age of rapid technological advancement and evolving ways of accessing information, the role of public libraries may appear to have diminished. However, let us not underestimate the profound impact these institutions continue to have on American society. Public libraries are Read More

No matter how you spin it, it has been an interesting summer for Idaho’s voters. Reagan’s “big Republican Party tent” is splitting apart. Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s attempt to define the Open Primaries Initiative was brought up short by Idaho’s Supreme Court. Read More

The August 2023 issue of High Country News features a provocative article on the “Greater Idaho” secessionist movement written by freelance Oregon journalist Leah Sottile. Sottile compares the current attempt by some in eastern Oregon to move the Oregon-Idaho boundary westward with Read More

We’re gearing up for elections, and there are several items that voters should start to consider. The headlines only bring out the flash in politics. Candidates were previously seen as qualified based on their character and experience. Now it’s about membership. Idaho Read More