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
Can you imagine a voting system in Idaho where people would get to decide if you are conservative enough to choose GOP candidates in Idaho? It is unbelievable that a right so protected and set into our Constitution could be removed based 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
Last year, about this time, I asked you to remember that people are not just in need during the holidays. Service to others is a year-round endeavor and one that is absolutely critical for our communities and our society as a whole. 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
It’s not the difference of opinion that is the problem. The problem isn’t the two-party system nor the people who affiliate with each side. They are not evil. The ability to ignore facts and accept violence is becoming too familiar in our Read More
