Gatekeepers of paradise
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Being born and raised in Sandpoint, I’ve done a bit of gatekeeping over the years.
The term “gatekeeping” began trending a few years ago to …
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New Idaho law protects predators over minors
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
Children should come first. While we always strive to have supportive parents make children’s medical decisions, our state has long recognized that there …
‘We trust our librarians’: Demonstration shows support for libraries
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
About 70 people gathered July 1 at the Sandpoint branch of the East Bonner County Library to express their support for the library and opposition …
Idaho GOP House leaders provide overview of 2024 Legislature following adjournment
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Leaders of the Republican Caucus in the Idaho House of Representatives gathered April 10 in a meeting room of the Capitol in Boise to address …
Idaho GOP delivers delegates to Trump in low-turnout caucus ahead of ‘Super Tuesday’
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Idaho Republican Party held its 2024 presidential caucus March 2, with former-President Donald Trump handily winning the state’s 32 delegates to the Republican National …
After significant strides in 2023, Idaho Democrats are ready for 2024
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
The end of a year offers a moment to take stock of our progress to date and our vision for the future. As I …
Open Primaries Initiative reaches 50,000 signatures
By Reader Staff
Idahoans for Open Primaries announced Dec. 13 that it has secured 50,000 signatures for a petition to end closed primaries and give Idahoans the option to participate …
Democrats fight for fairness in our housing market
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
All Idahoans need a roof over their heads, but today’s housing market challenges residents across the income spectrum. Rapid population growth has led to …
Idaho’s three-party system
By Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
People told me something I’ve never heard before as I was knocking on doors last year: “Stop the crazy!” Voters are concerned about …
The time is right for the Idaho Working Families Agenda
By Reps. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise, and Colin Nash, D-Boise
Reader Contributors
Work, family and our children. These are the values embedded in the Idaho Working Families Agenda that House Democrats …
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