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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, me…
OPINION: U.S. restraints on Ukraine hamstring its defense against Putin’s war
Ukraine’s recent cross-border attack on Russia highlights a serious problem in its ability to defend against Vladimir Putin’s genocidal war. The U.S and its NA…
OPINION: School voucher promoters smell blood in the water
Those promoting schemes to use Idaho taxpayer money to pay for private and religious schooling appear to be gearing up for a decisive push in the 2025 legislat…
OPINION: Idaho’s Don Quixote targets the Open Primaries Initiative
Idaho’s Don Quixote has found another windmill to tilt. Attorney General Raul Labrador has just hauled off and, once again, sued one of his own clients. This t…
OPINION: Is Idaho really being invaded by migrants seeking government handouts?
We have heard recent claims that Idaho is being invaded by hordes of undocumented immigrants seeking to vote in Idaho elections and grab government handouts. 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