North Idaho Republicans
The latest articles from North Idaho Republicans.
OPINION: Elected to govern, not go viral
Campaigning rewards passion and the occasional well-placed sharp rhetorical elbow. Governing requires judgment, restraint, competence, and remembering that the…
OPINION: When laws become real, part III
This is Part 3 of my look at laws passed during the 2026 legislative session that took effect July 1.
OPINION: When laws become real, part II
With hundreds of bills introduced during a legislative session, most of us will never read more than a handful. Yet buried among the bill numbers are decisions…
OPINION: Peter Erbland — A good man
Our community lost Peter almost two weeks ago, and those of us fortunate enough to call him a friend are discovering just how difficult it is to describe the s…
OPINION: When laws become real
Good government does not require us to agree with every decision. It requires lawmakers to act within their proper role, explain their choices, and remain acco…
OPINION: Getting it right — overcoming active ignorance
The wisest people I know ask questions. They listen more than they speak and change their minds when the evidence justifies it. And they’re secure enough to ad…
OPINION: The best of Idaho
Here are 10 things Idaho gets right
OPINION: The courage to see the small picture
The small picture requires us to look closely at the individual crossing our path and to risk being vulnerable ourselves, because true connection begins when b…
OPINION: They run toward the flames
Supporting our fire departments isn’t about politics. It’s about priorities.
OPINION: Politics, AI, and human dignity
Whether we are building technology, running campaigns, serving in government, or participating in our local political party, the measure of success is not simp…
OPINION: A house united