Yesterday (May 1) was yet another day of protests against the Trump administration and its ever-escalating moves toward authoritarianism. One topic of conversation was, “Do these protests really have an effect?” The answer to that question is yes, they do! Protests offer Read More
As of this writing, a bill called the Medical Ethics Defense Act (HB 59) is sitting Idaho Legislature. Unfortunately, it’s likely to pass (maybe even by the time this op-ed is published) and the governor will likely sign it into law. It Read More
Imagine being verbally assaulted because of your skin color. This happened earlier this week to a person of color in Idaho Falls. He said: “Every day I go to work, I am scared.” Following the lead of our president, the Idaho Legislature Read More
‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the land, the people are worried. Good Lord! What’s the plan? The billionaires lie sleeping all safe in their lairs, with visions of profits that soon will be theirs. By selling the country to Read More
A colleague sent a text at 3:30 this morning: “Trump wins!!” Family members rejoice at the Republican victory. Three-quarters of Idaho citizens voted for a vision of the world antithetical to hope, justice, and the rule of law. The people have spoken. Read More
Hope is a construct in psychology that describes how people get from where they are to where they want to be. It is intricately linked to words like “resilience,” “grit,” and “positivity.” It creates a bridge between a person’s dreams and their Read More