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Opinion: Taking a look at outside influence on Idaho politics

March 14, 2023March 22, 2023Dan Barker

One fact about Idaho holds to a principle regardless of party. Idahoans do not need the influence of outside states and their politics. The responsible parties continue to push Idaho towards the extremes versus addressing the actual problems facing Idaho. It’s time Read More

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Opinion: Idahoans deserve the health care they voted for

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023Cecile Pérez

Back in 2018, grassroots efforts by citizens of Idaho were put forth to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot. Everyday folks worked, rain or shine, to spread the word about the issue, some of them spending several hours after their day jobs Read More

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Opinion: Dear Legislature: Can we breathe for a moment?

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Todd DeVries

”Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” —Viktor Frankl If I could give just one message to our Legislature, this would be it. Slow Read More

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Opinion: Real details of Lincoln’s ‘Lyceum Address’

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023Dan Barker

GOP Chair Dorothy Moon is correct, and there are clear parallels in the symbolism of the “Lyceum Address.” In his “Lyceum Address,” Lincoln spoke of his fear that ambition would take over the rule of the people. Lincoln saw this in the Read More

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Opinion: Pay attention to the Legislature’s actions

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023Miranda Marquit

Watching the Idaho state Legislature in session is difficult. And it becomes more difficult each year. But we can’t look away. We need to pay attention. Because the people in charge — and the supermajority we’ve had for decades — continue to Read More

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Opinion: We need real immigration solutions, not empty talk

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023David Roth

Immigration is in the news again. This time nine states, headed up by Texas, are suing the federal government to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program immediately. This action hangs over the heads of over 600,000 DACA recipients across the Read More

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