Supporting Idaho families and Idaho values
“This isn’t who we are.” We hear that a lot around the time of the legislative session. The Idaho House is passing increasingly extreme bills. I wish it were an exaggeration to say that the House has passed legislation criminalizing librarians (House Read More
War in Ukraine. The continuing challenges of a global pandemic, varying responses to that pandemic, and its impact on our economy and our pocketbooks. The rising costs of health care, housing, child care and education. It all feels overwhelming. “I’m just one Read More
For the past several years, Idahoans have listed among their top priorities education, health care and housing. As we watch the legislative session, we should be asking ourselves the following questions: What is the outcome we’re hoping for? What is the outcome Read More
The definition of freedom has always been a challenge in our country. What does it mean? Are there limits? Is there a responsibility that comes with freedom? What about rights? Are they all absolute? In grade school, I was taught my right Read More
Access to the system is one of the essential principles of our representative republic. Our country falls under the umbrella of a democratic system of government. The ability to access the ballot box and vote for those who represent us is a Read More
The past few days have been rough. Many of my friends work for non-profits that serve the often forgotten — and usually ignored — populations in our community that are housing and/or food insecure. Their world is changing. Not only is the Read More
