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You should worry about constitutional convention
At this moment in our nation’s history, we are deeply divided. There is little agreement between our two major political parties. Eroding confidence in our gov…
Truth: The enemy of the state
“The truth is the greatest enemy of the State.” Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s propaganda minister, knew the dangers of a free press which truth-checks government pronouncements. Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Saturday …
Legislation 101: How to track bills
Last Tuesday’s column outlined the Idaho legislative process. Today, a look at bill types and how to track them.
Urban renewal is anti Rathdrum
As a resident of Rathdrum, I am completely against forming an Urban Renewal Agnecy and any funding of industrial or commercial development.
Exploring religions: Hinduism's cousin
This series on minority religions began with glimpses of Buddhism and Hinduism. Today, a look at an older faith: Zoroastrianism.
Rep. Simpson isn't jumping on the Donald Trump express
Congressman Mike Simpson, the embodiment of the Republican congressional establishment when John Boehner was riding high in the House speaker’s chair, is the new maverick in the Idaho congressional delegation. At l…
Cold and flu are equal menaces
Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? You’re definitely not alone.
Legislation 101: A bill is born
As Idaho’s legislative session is now underway, today’s column outlines the stages of legislation. Next Tuesday, a glimpse at various types of bills.
The worst of our winter appears to be over
We got our “January Thaw” last week as temperatures finally warmed up to above normal levels. High temperatures climbed into the upper 30s and low 40s across the region, making it feel almost balmy. Prior to the mi…
Populism versus fascism
Is populism akin to fascism? The answer is no. I hope to discount those who claim the recent left- and right-wing protest movements against America’s entrenched establishments represent anything remotely akin to fa…
Trial of a deserter
Army PFC Robert Bowdrei Bergdahl walked off his post in Afghanistan on June 30, 2009. An Associated Press article says he was immediately captured and held by the Taliban until his release on May 31, 2014, in excha…
Computer shopping adventure
I’d like to think I have a sense of adventure but that hasn’t translated into buying a new computer.
How to matriculate 100 percent literate graduates
Mr. Gissel, your Dec. 30 article on literacy hit the ball out of the park. You've outlined the problem in District 271 beautifully. Now, how do we get SD 271 to do their job? There isn't a single teacher in SD 271 …
MLP: Loose you're conscious
Plentiful company is no excuse for common mistake: In your Mrs. Language Person’s immanently (imminently) obvious opinion, its (it’s) an affect (effect) of lazy reading habits. Playing so fast and lose (loose) with…
The die is cast
The election of Donald Trump is “illegitimate.” This is the drum beat, the die for the mold we shall have hurled at us for the next four years.