“It will take money — not mothballs — in the state treasury to build the Idaho of which we all dream.” — Idaho Governor Robert E. Smylie (R), 1966 There was a time, before the 1990s, when Idaho’s elected officials believed that Read More
The end of the year offers us time to reflect. I’ve been reflecting on how we can do good in the world. Sometimes it feels like there are so many big problems — and that there’s not a lot we can do Read More
As we approach the end of another year, it’s common to look ahead. Some of us set goals or get excited about new projects. We think about what we want to focus on. Should we pay more attention to our health? Is Read More
When we talk about it in money terms, we’re usually talking about profitability. How much financial profit do we get when we invest our dollars? Investing in communities, though, is a completely different proposition. Too often, we fall into the trap of Read More
More and more, it’s important to pay attention to what’s going on with our school board and City Council elections. These aren’t always the sexiest elections — but they’re often the most important. While it’s exciting to get caught up in a Read More
“If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and will never be.” — Thomas Jefferson “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Read More
