The twists, turns, and twirls that some people must take to justify voting against their own interests could be an Olympic sport. Earlier in July the chief executive of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association pointed out, quite directly, that there is an absolute Read More
The last few weeks have been brutal, with the media laser-focused on the President’s age and almost bullying him out of the race. Many watched the past debate as two candidates attempted to degrade each other’s physical fitness when it was clear Read More
On July 1, the library bounty bill, HB710, went into effect. Since then, librarians have told me, some patrons have expressed anger. They are angry at the librarians for restricting access to their kids. But we must be clear. This isn’t the Read More
“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and Read More
There was a time when political colors were not how we identified with each other in this community. Our representatives and political leaders had their fights where they belonged and worked in the community with a certain level of partnership. The current Read More
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” –Declaration of Independence I reflected on the Read More