Hope is a construct in psychology that describes how people get from where they are to where they want to be. It is intricately linked to words like “resilience,” “grit,” and “positivity.” It creates a bridge between a person’s dreams and their Read More
One of the comments I heard repeatedly about last week’s Democratic National Convention pertained to variety of faces so evident on the TV screen. Whether the camera focused on a speaker, families or the state delegations, the kaleidoscope of ages, genders, races Read More
Idahoans are not attending the polls this November expecting an upset about who Idaho will elect as President. However, now more than ever, every Idahoan should register and vote in the upcoming election. The voices of Idaho citizens will shape the next Read More
Some days, it’s hard to remain optimistic. Doom and gloom seem everywhere. But in the last few weeks, some of us have sensed a bit of a change in the air. There’s a bit of hopefulness. Some properly directed anger—anger at injustice, Read More
When some of our Idaho Republican leaders say they support family values, they try to project a vision of a secure future with a stable and healthy home life. But do their policies really benefit Idaho families? Some of these politicians say Read More
The twists, turns, and twirls that some people must take to justify voting against their own interests could be an Olympic sport. Earlier in July the chief executive of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association pointed out, quite directly, that there is an absolute Read More