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Opinion: Here are some ways to overcome polarization

October 25, 2022October 26, 2022Bonneville Democrats

A child observed mountain climbers rappelling off a cliff near Heise. She laughingly said she wanted to walk off the top. When told that would hurt her, she adamantly shook her head. “Uh uh.” This illustrates polarization. More than 60% of Republicans Read More

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Opinion: Medicare is in the crosshairs once again

October 19, 2022October 20, 2022David Roth

One of President Biden’s biggest legislative victories this year was getting the Inflation Reduction Act passed, which included a measure to empower Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices for seniors. Medicare is the largest purchaser of prescription drugs in the world Read More

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Protect Idaho’s citizen Legislature, vote no on SJR 102

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022Bonneville Democrats

Now that we are in the season for ghosts and goblins, read SJR 102 if you really want to see something scary. This is the proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution granting legislators the power to call themselves back into session at Read More

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Opinion: Mike Simpson, this debate is for you

October 3, 2022October 9, 2022Bonneville Democrats

As November approaches, Idaho finds itself in the heart of the political season. The political debate is the bedrock of our two-party political system. Voters are looking and listening, trying to understand who is best to serve as we march forward in Read More

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Opinion: No, to tell the truth, everyone is not OK

September 25, 2022September 26, 2022David Roth

In Idaho, nearly half of our families are just one car repair, failed water heater or medical emergency away from serious financial hardship, according to the latest Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed report. That is what we have to show for 30 Read More

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Opinion: A call for civil and ethical politics

September 20, 2022September 26, 2022Bonneville Democrats

I talked with registered Democrats in my precinct this week, and many expressed their disgust with the incivility of today’s political discourse and the divisive behavior of bad faith political actors. From the in-your-face expletives that cruise by on MAGA-labeled trucks to Read More

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