Some days, it’s hard to remain optimistic. Doom and gloom seem everywhere. But in the last few weeks, some of us have sensed a bit of a change in the air. There’s a bit of hopefulness. Some properly directed anger—anger at injustice, Read More
On July 1, the library bounty bill, HB710, went into effect. Since then, librarians have told me, some patrons have expressed anger. They are angry at the librarians for restricting access to their kids. But we must be clear. This isn’t the Read More
“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and Read More
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” –Declaration of Independence I reflected on the Read More
People constantly ask me this question: “How do we encourage people to participate?” We have a primary election coming up. In 2022, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s office, 23.1% of people of voting age turned out. I get why it’s Read More
Here in Idaho, we talk a lot about a “culture of life” and “family values.” But do our actions and policies reflect these lofty ideals? For example, we know from data and research that the best way to prevent abortion is to Read More
