As president of the Bonneville County Young Democrats here in Idaho Falls, my main purpose and goal while in this role is to recruit and appeal to the younger Democratic voters. Beyond that, I have what I feel could be considered a Read More
It’s easy to get swept up in distractions or become paralyzed by the reality that, sometimes, national politics is beyond our sphere of influence. But we so often forget about the importance of local policy — and the fact that local issues 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
A child observed mountain climbers rappelling off a cliff near Heise. She laughingly said she wanted to walk off the top. When told that would hurt her, she adamantly shook her head. “Uh uh.” This illustrates polarization. More than 60% of Republicans Read More
Now that we are in the season for ghosts and goblins, read SJR 102 if you really want to see something scary. This is the proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution granting legislators the power to call themselves back into session at Read More
As November approaches, Idaho finds itself in the heart of the political season. The political debate is the bedrock of our two-party political system. Voters are looking and listening, trying to understand who is best to serve as we march forward in Read More
