This year’s legislative session has shown us something here in Idaho: We need to be involved. Rather than addressing issues that matter to us, our so-called representatives and leaders have instead focused on culture war issues that do little more than harm Read More
Earlier this week, a man with a long history of antisemitic, racist, homophobic and misogynistic statements announced a write-in candidacy in the Democratic primary for governor. Is this a joke, one might ask? Perhaps. But if it is, the humor is in Read More
Every year Boise State University releases a survey of Idahoans’ legislative priorities. The top five priorities for 2022 include: — Education. — Jobs and the economy. — Health care. — Housing. — The environment. Noticeably missing from the top five priorities — Read More
This question comes up often, especially during campaign season. I think that often much of the conflict that we face in our country comes from a difference in expectations from our leaders. What is a leader’s job? And, ultimately, as we grapple Read More
“This isn’t who we are.” We hear that a lot around the time of the legislative session. The Idaho House is passing increasingly extreme bills. I wish it were an exaggeration to say that the House has passed legislation criminalizing librarians (House Read More
War in Ukraine. The continuing challenges of a global pandemic, varying responses to that pandemic, and its impact on our economy and our pocketbooks. The rising costs of health care, housing, child care and education. It all feels overwhelming. “I’m just one Read More