I can’t remember a time when so many people have filed to run for local office. It’s encouraging to see people getting involved at the local level. I’ve been begging people for years to pay attention to what’s going on in town Read More
The state of Idaho is facing a significant budget crunch this year. There will be painful budget cuts across the board. Well, not quite across the board. The extremely unpopular school voucher scheme, which garnered over 30,000 calls to the governor to Read More
“Put your money where your mouth is.” “Show me what you spend money on and I’ll tell you what you value.” We talk a big game about what matters to us in society. Talking about how we value teachers. How important mental Read More
It is easy for politicians and organizations to forget that the power of this nation comes from its people. Patriotism is rooted in pride for one’s country, but it’s hard to feel that pride when basic needs go unmet. How can anyone Read More
Our nation has become known around the world as a place of law, where equitable standards are mostly enforced. We have not been perfect, but our trend tends toward greater justice and inclusion. Unfortunately, the current occupant of the White House undermines Read More
Did the 4th of July make you realize that your neighbor is a Democrat? It’s a funny thing to watch people wrestle with that realization, followed by the inevitable rationalization: “Well, they’re okay—they’re a Democrat, not a liberal,” or some other qualifier Read More
