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Get involved in politics by running for office

January 22, 2020January 19, 2020MaCay Frerichs

It’s obvious our current crop of “representatives” has little interest in actually representing us. Fortunately, the 2020 elections provide opportunities to change that. If your interest in political activism goes beyond making donations or volunteering to phone bank, I’ve got a bold Read More

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Idaho legislators aren’t trying to fix real problems

January 14, 2020January 11, 2020Miranda Marquit

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Unfortunately, with the state Legislature in session, we’re already seeing some of our so-called representatives creating new problems while ignoring actual issues. First up? Paying for Medicaid expansion. After our Legislature provided a masterclass in Read More

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Now is a good time to pay attention to state legislators

January 7, 2020January 5, 2020Miranda Marquit

Oh, hey. Welcome to a new year. And, of course, a new legislative session, starting on Monday. This is a good time for us, as citizens, to pay attention to what’s going on with our state legislators — and make sure we’re Read More

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It’s too difficult for normal citizens to run for office

December 3, 2019February 6, 2021Miranda Marquit

We pride ourselves, as Idahoans, on having a citizen Legislature and in having many elected municipal offices that are considered part-time. And, indeed, it is a great thing that there are various chances to serve our republic at the local and state Read More

Local Issues, Op-Eds

Idaho’s representatives are trying to punish constituents

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019Miranda Marquit

Watching citizens get involved in policy is one of my greatest sources of inspiration. I’ve met Amy Pratt, who was featured in the Post Register for her amazing work with Medicaid Expansion — as well as her subsequent illness due to a Read More

Local Issues, National Issues, Op-Eds

Stock market doesn’t indicate true economic situations of most

November 19, 2019November 26, 2019Miranda Marquit

Everyone likes to point to a roaring stock market as a sign of a great economy. It’s one of the easiest measures to look at and say, “See, these companies are doing great.” Unfortunately, when it comes to the economy for everyday Read More

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