Supporting Idaho families and Idaho values
The Democratic and Republican parties trade columns on Wednesdays and Fridays. The purpose of these dialogues is to elucidate positions and, if one is lucky, lampoon the foibles of our opponents. The issues are important. Lives and livelihoods are at stake. Politics Read More
Growing up as an African American in mostly white Idaho Falls presented many challenges. One was limited education of African American history and traditions. Even today, schools provide little in the way of educating our students about the great contributions, horrific experiences Read More
It’s time to hold our elected leaders accountable. According to the annual Boise State University public policy survey, Idahoans’ priorities included education, jobs/economy, health care, coronavirus response and housing. Constituents have been clamoring for meaningful help with property taxes for two legislative Read More
I normally try to avoid tit for tat when writing my columns. Reacting to other columnists does little to make life better for the people of Idaho. That being said, I could not let go unanswered the comparison of Lt. Gov. McGeachin Read More
What’s that old proverb/curse about “interesting times”? Well, we certainly are embroiled in our own interesting times. I am not accustomed to saluting or congratulating persons of the Republican Party. But I have to salute several who have chosen to fulfill their Read More
The Legislature has adjourned (sort of) for this year. Now it is time for our leaders to come home and talk with all their constituents. Idaho Senate Chaplain Doug Armstrong recently published a letter to the editor in which he described how Read More
