Supporting Idaho families and Idaho values
For years, Americans have been told that politics is about picking a side. Republican or Democrat. Conservative or liberal. Red or blue. Too often, party affiliation is a substitute for civic engagement. Instead of evaluating policies, attending local meetings, or understanding how Read More
The constant pressure of politics has pushed many to the edge. It feels like we are caught in a whirlwind: waiting for the next headline, the next controversy, the next divide. The temperature continues to rise in a culture increasingly defined by Read More
People often ask: How can we get the younger generation involved? How do we break through the nihilism that they are experiencing? What can we do? My answer is simple, but it’s not one that comes easily. Older generations need to listen Read More
It’s easy to talk about political parties as if they’re fixed institutions, disconnected from everyday life. We say “the party believes” or “the party decided,” as though these organizations operate on their own. I see it especially when people talk about the Read More
In Idaho, “family values” is a phrase we hear often, usually invoked to signal self-reliance, tradition and a kind of rugged individualism that suggests families thrive best when left alone. But that narrative tells only part of the story. If we look Read More
Every time the stock market hits a new high, we’re told the economy is “doing great.” Cable news cheers. The Department of Justice takes the day off. Politicians take credit. Analysts talk about “confidence.” But here in Idaho—and across the country—families look Read More
