Watching the Idaho state Legislature in session is difficult. And it becomes more difficult each year. But we can’t look away. We need to pay attention. Because the people in charge — and the supermajority we’ve had for decades — continue to Read More
If you know me, you know I struggle with the two-party system despite my current position. There is no way for any one party to encompass the nuances of individual opinions fully. Our country has a large and diverse population, so it Read More
It’s hard to believe that 2023 is upon us already. If you’re like a lot of your fellow Americans, you’ve probably got a list of resolutions you’ll abandon by February. The end of one year and the beginning of another is a Read More
We hear a lot from various sources about being a representative republic and not a democracy. What many of these strident voices insisting that we’re not a democracy seem to forget is that a representative republic is a type of democracy. They Read More
When it comes to voting, we often pay attention to the “sexy” races at the top. We get excited every four years during a presidential election, but we often forget the importance of state races. We heap praise or blame on the Read More
As I write this, the legislature is starting a special session. It will be interesting to see the outcome after this is published on Friday. One of the biggest issues is the proposed additional education funding from sales tax. There’s no doubt Read More