A colleague sent a text at 3:30 this morning: “Trump wins!!” Family members rejoice at the Republican victory. Three-quarters of Idaho citizens voted for a vision of the world antithetical to hope, justice, and the rule of law. The people have spoken. 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
We try to provide some updates throughout the legislative session, especially on bills and issues that might need your special attention. It would be great if our legislators prioritized things like affordable housing, fixing the property tax issue they created in 2016, Read More
It used to be that politics rarely made it into everyday conversation. In fact, it used to be one of those topics “best to avoid” in conversation. However, it seems that there is almost no topic of discussion that does not find Read More
Many of us are hoping, praying, for sine die. It would be different if our legislators showed an interest in passing useful legislation designed to invest in people and communities. Unfortunately, they seem obsessed with forcing us into submission to their own Read More
Growing up in the Presbyterian Church, I remember with clarity a simple sermon on honesty. Our minister emphasized the importance of always telling the truth, and he compared telling lies with squeezing out toothpaste. We cannot take back lies once they leave Read More