Supporting Idaho families and Idaho values
On July 1, the library bounty bill, HB710, went into effect. Since then, librarians have told me, some patrons have expressed anger. They are angry at the librarians for restricting access to their kids. But we must be clear. This isn’t the Read More
“However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and Read More
There was a time when political colors were not how we identified with each other in this community. Our representatives and political leaders had their fights where they belonged and worked in the community with a certain level of partnership. The current Read More
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” –Declaration of Independence I reflected on the Read More
Just this week, an Idaho Falls woman of color was publicly humiliated at her place of employment. Our community must do better at recognizing and challenging when words become weapons. June is an exciting time for people wanting to honor the advancement Read More
I love Pride Month, and I know many of my fellow LGBT+ community members do, too. June is a time for celebration, love, advocacy, togetherness, and empowerment. While there is so much joy to be had during Pride, there’s one reason why Read More