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OPINION: GOP extremists are feeling their oats, but do they misread the tea leaves?
The extremist branch of Idaho’s Republican Party, presided over by Dorothy Moon, has been feeling its oats after t…
OPINION: The Open Primaries Initiative will protect public school sports programs
Having grown up in a small farming community, I can attest that public schools are the heart and soul of most communities in Idaho. Local folks of every politi…
OPINION: Jannus, Inc. is a jewel in the Gem State’s nonprofit service crown
Many Idahoans might not know the name, Jannus, Inc., but they may be familiar with some of the outstanding work this remarkable social service nonprofit has pe…
OPINION: Two remarkable Idahoans made the news in June
Two native Idahoans were featured in news stories during June.
OPINION: The Ten Commandments may soon be coming to Idaho public schools
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry recently signed a bill into law requiring the Ten Commandments to be hung in every public school classroom in his state. He knew…
OPINION: Dorothy Moon is fueling efforts to detoxify Idaho’s Republican Party
Dorothy Moon held onto her position as boss of the extremist branch of Idaho’s Republican Party at the GOP convention in Coeur d’Alene on June 15. Mary Souza c…
OPINION: A serious case of mistaken identity among Idaho’s three political parties
It was a pleasant surprise to find a letter from Governor Brad Little when I opened my mailbox on June 10. But it was unsettling to read his warning against vo…
OPINION: Attorney General Labrador needs a crash course on legal ethics
Despite what many people may think about lawyers, the legal profession sets high standards of ethical conduct for licensed lawyers.
OPINION: The 2024 GOP primary results show the urgent need for election reform
The results of the Republican primary election graphically demonstrate, once again, how the closed primary, together with massive amounts of out-of-state dark …
OPINION: No room for differences on Memorial Day
The last Monday in May has been established by Congress as Memorial Day, the day to remember, honor and mourn the Americans who have died in the country’s wars…
OPINION: Your vote could quiet the chaos crowd
Had enough of the culture warriors? Replace them with problem-solving Republicans
OPINION: How to tell who's a real conservative
See who most closely follows state, federal constitutions
OPINION: Say goodbye to dirty primary campaigns
Open Primary Initiative will clean up the mess
OPINION: Morality police won this round
But this book is far from over
OPINION: Idaho Constitution took hits this session
Many legislators bear blame
OPINION: Will Labrador stand up for his anti-abortion supporters?
Attorney General has rare chance to shine - or falter - before nation's High Court