Supporting Idaho families and Idaho values
For the past several years, Idahoans have listed among their top priorities education, health care and housing. As we watch the legislative session, we should be asking ourselves the following questions: What is the outcome we’re hoping for? What is the outcome Read More
The definition of freedom has always been a challenge in our country. What does it mean? Are there limits? Is there a responsibility that comes with freedom? What about rights? Are they all absolute? In grade school, I was taught my right Read More
Access to the system is one of the essential principles of our representative republic. Our country falls under the umbrella of a democratic system of government. The ability to access the ballot box and vote for those who represent us is a Read More
The past few days have been rough. Many of my friends work for non-profits that serve the often forgotten — and usually ignored — populations in our community that are housing and/or food insecure. Their world is changing. Not only is the 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
As we race to the bottom of just about every national educational ranking, our legislators have found the problem. It’s not underfunding, out-of-date facilities or the fact that we are losing veteran teachers left and right. No, according to them, it is Read More
