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OPINION: It’s déjà vu all over again for families of some American service personnel
Sgt. Cuauhtemoc “Temo” Juarez served on three continents as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999. A…
OPINION: A political statement masquerading as a legal opinion must be called out
Please believe me, I have tried to limit my criticism of Attorney General Raul Labrador. But, as a former Idaho AG for eight years, I know the importance of pr…
OPINION: There’s never a dull moment in the Idaho political scene nowadays
Idaho’s governing leadership certainly keeps things lively in these troubled times. In the last couple of months, we have witnessed JFAC, the legislative budge…
OPINION: Tony Park was a genuine soul and an Idaho champion of the rule of law
About four years ago, I made a decision that enriched the lives of four elderly Idaho lawyers. I invited Tony Park to join a weekly lunch trio at Eddie’s Resta…
OPINION: Donald Trump is seeking to infuse politics into America’s military forces
Donald Trump has repeatedly shown disrespect for America’s non-political military forces for selflessly performing their role of serving the country’s vital se…
OPINION: The big, beautiful billionaire tax-cut bill will hasten America’s decline
Ever since the defeat of the Axis Powers in World War II, America has been admired around the world as a beacon of equality, freedom and opportunity. That admi…
OPINION: Remember and honor veterans who died from war-related causes
Memorial Day is a time to set aside our differences and join together in remembering and thanking those brave souls who gave their last full measure for their …
OPINION: Elon Musk’s massive collection of personal data is a threat to all Americans
A bipartisan group of state attorneys general should be commended for calling public attention to the need for Americans to protect the privacy of their generi…
OPINION: Why has Senator Risch gone silent on supporting NATO and Ukraine?
Although Jim Risch is one of those Congressional lifers who does not have a particularly distinguished record on domestic issues, he has exercised good sense o…
OPINION: Utah voucher law found unconstitutional. Idaho’s law is also vulnerable
A district judge in Utah issued a marvelous decision on April 18, finding Utah’s school voucher law to be unconstitutional. The 60-page decision was based on a…
OPINION: Some suggestions for what Senator Crapo can do now for housing in Idaho
Senator Mike Crapo said in an April 8 op-ed that “access to affordable housing is one of the most pressing issues” he encounters across Idaho. He has asked tha…
OPINION: Donald Trump channels a kindred spirit, Dick the Butcher
There has been a bit of discussion over the years as to what William Shakespeare’s character, Dick the Butcher, meant when he said: “The first thing we do is, …
OPINION: Vietnam War Veterans Day reminds us of what it means to serve
March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day, the day set aside to remember and honor those who served in that ill-fated war. A phone call earlier this month brought t…
OPINION: Washington is targeting veteran programs. We must defend our vets
Veteran programs are in the sights of Russell Vought, who currently controls America’s purse strings. The US Constitution gave Congress that crucial responsibi…
OPINION: Attorney General Labrador continues to endanger pregnant women
Most lawyers will take a hint from the courts when they are told a legal argument does not hold water. Idaho’s Attorney General Raul Labrador is a rare excepti…