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
Just this week, an Idaho Falls woman of color was publicly humiliated at her place of employment. Our community must do better at recognizing and challenging when words become weapons. June is an exciting time for people wanting to honor the advancement Read More
