The more I speak with the average Idaho Falls voter, the more I find we have in common. We may not agree on every issue, but I find that, more often than not, there are commonalities in our ways of thinking. That Read More
Protests are talked about as though they’re the finish line: a big crowd, a loud chant, a viral photo, a headline that proves “people care.” But the real value of a protest isn’t the moment itself. It’s what that moment makes possible. Read More
According to the Christian calendar, Christmas Day marks the end of Advent and the beginning of the 12-day Christmas season where “peace on earth” and “good will” are held up as real possibilities. Since this column will be published the day after Christmas, Read More
I’m tired of the opposition. Not tired of disagreement. Not tired of elections or civic debate. I’m tired of the fallout—the damage that has gone far beyond which party wins or loses at the ballot box. Many of us have watched longtime Read More
Housing in Idaho Falls is far from affordable for many residents. In my work as a financial wellness expert and personal finance editor, I suggest this rule of thumb: plan so your housing costs don’t exceed 30% of your income. Median household Read More
In Idaho, politics is never passive. Even when we think we’re sitting one out, we’re still influencing the outcome. And right now, far too many Democrats and left-leaning moderates are convincing themselves that registering as Republicans to “participate” in the GOP primary Read More