Every so often, I am reminded that a right is easy to ignore until someone tries to take it from you. This November, Idahoans are being asked to hand one of their rights over to the legislature. House Joint Resolution 4 (HJR Read More
As the new school year begins, I find myself nostalgic. This year is no ordinary year. I recently attended an ISU Alumni Dinner in the wake of their homecoming, celebrating 125 years as an institution. We, as Americans, just celebrated our 250th Read More
Party platforms tell us what is coming. They outline priorities that guide and shape a party’s legislative priorities for the next few years. Paraphrasing a quote from the gospel of Matthew: “By their words you will know them.” Most voters never read Read More
Our legislature has prioritized profit over people at every turn, and education is no exception. At a moment when Idaho public education is at its lowest point, our legislature has chosen to blame teachers unions, public schools, and cost. In short, everyone Read More
Spend five minutes on social media, and you’d think Idaho is hopelessly divided. Every issue becomes a battle. Every disagreement becomes a personal attack. Every election feels like a contest to see who can shout the loudest. But that’s not the Idaho Read More
I like to make a point of reading legislative resolutions, largely because they’re one of the few political documents that reveal what a party finds important behind closed doors when they aren’t trying to persuade anyone. Campaigns promise everything to everyone, but Read More