Protests are talked about as though they’re the finish line: a big crowd, a loud chant, a viral photo, a headline that proves “people care.” But the real value of a protest isn’t the moment itself. It’s what that moment makes possible. Read More
Housing in Idaho Falls is far from affordable for many residents. In my work as a financial wellness expert and personal finance editor, I suggest this rule of thumb: plan so your housing costs don’t exceed 30% of your income. Median household Read More
In Idaho, politics is never passive. Even when we think we’re sitting one out, we’re still influencing the outcome. And right now, far too many Democrats and left-leaning moderates are convincing themselves that registering as Republicans to “participate” in the GOP primary Read More
Politics isn’t abstract for most Idaho families—it shows up in the monthly budget, the medicine cabinet and the phone calls to health providers. Lawmakers’ choices about taxes, health credits and Medicaid funding determine whether a paycheck stretches to cover groceries, whether a Read More
On December 2, one-fifth of city residents will choose our next mayor. The ballot may not contain your preferred candidate, or even your preferred view of government. Nonetheless, participation is the only way to preserve our democracy. Any resident, starting at age 18, who Read More
Once I learned that Idaho Falls’ mayoral race is headed to a runoff, I revisited the finalists’ websites to review their positions on managing the city’s growth challenges. Both candidates cite the need for “Smart Growth” or “strategic growth” solutions, which are Read More
