Supporting Idaho families and Idaho values
Populism and collectivism are often used interchangeably, but are they really the same? And what does it mean when a candidate runs as a populist or a collectivist? Populism rests on a simple idea: that the people legitimately hold power and that Read More
For a lot of people in Idaho, “Democrat” has become shorthand for something that belongs somewhere else. But I’m old enough to remember when we had close to a 60-40 split in the legislature and Democratic governors. Democrats are already here, and Read More
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Truman Banquet fundraiser will be at the Westbank, featuring: This is our biggest annual fundraiser that directly benefits our local Democratic candidates. We have candidates running in D32, D33, and D35, including a full slate Read More
We often hear that elections are the mechanism for change. We look to courts, legislatures and protests in the street to gauge the direction of our society. But we are looking in the wrong places. The most profound, durable and progressive change Read More
The more I speak with the average Idaho Falls voter, the more I find we have in common. We may not agree on every issue, but I find that, more often than not, there are commonalities in our ways of thinking. That Read More
According to the Christian calendar, Christmas Day marks the end of Advent and the beginning of the 12-day Christmas season where “peace on earth” and “good will” are held up as real possibilities. Since this column will be published the day after Christmas, Read More
