My youngest son is playing football this fall, or trying to. He got hurt in preseason practice, had surgery, and has not played a single game yet. But he still shows up every day, does what he can, and keeps his grades Read More
As a member of Gen Z who participates actively in Idaho’s civic life, I hear people complaining about voter turnout among young people. I agree our turnout should be higher. But every time someone complains about the lack of young voters, I Read More
Every so often, I am reminded that a right is easy to ignore until someone tries to take it from you. This November, Idahoans are being asked to hand one of their rights over to the legislature. House Joint Resolution 4 (HJR Read More
As the new school year begins, I find myself nostalgic. This year is no ordinary year. I recently attended an ISU Alumni Dinner in the wake of their homecoming, celebrating 125 years as an institution. We, as Americans, just celebrated our 250th Read More
Party platforms tell us what is coming. They outline priorities that guide and shape a party’s legislative priorities for the next few years. Paraphrasing a quote from the gospel of Matthew: “By their words you will know them.” Most voters never read Read More
Our legislature has prioritized profit over people at every turn, and education is no exception. At a moment when Idaho public education is at its lowest point, our legislature has chosen to blame teachers unions, public schools, and cost. In short, everyone Read More