Enablement disguised as neutrality
By Mariela RebeloReader Staff Spin class has been my favorite way to start the day for the last few years. It’s a great way to do cardio, entertaining enough to reach those Zone 2...
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When it comes to protecting public lands, Democrats have the strong track record
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor For generations, Idaho Democrats have protected the places that make this state what it is. We believe our public lands belong to all of us, not just the highest-bidding billionaires. ...
Political poison pills
By Rep. Steve Berch, D-BoiseReader Contributor When is a seemingly benign piece of legislation deceptive? When it has a poison pill planted within it to facilitate an ulterior motive. This growing tactic is a...
Idaho just learned what happens without guardrails — vouchers would make it worse
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Good governance depends on accountability. Idaho just got a hard reminder of why. The nonpartisan Office of Performance Evaluations released a 129-page evaluation of the Idaho Home Learning Academy, a...
Little went to Washington to advocate for someone — just not Idahoans
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Idahoans should be able to count on their leaders to fight for them in Washington. Instead, our Republican delegation has surrendered that duty, marching in lockstep behind President Donald Trump...
Trump and Idaho Republicans insist on making health care unaffordable
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Since Republicans took power, they have been weakening health care in the U.S. The GOP budget bill, largely written by Idaho Republican Sen. Mike Crapo, failed to extend Affordable Care...
Idaho Democrats stand with Texans to defend democracy
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Sixty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. It was a promise: no citizen would be denied the right to vote because of race...
Public lands make us who we are
Idaho Democrats are fighting to keep them that way By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Public lands define Idaho. Whether you’re ranching in Owyhee, hunting near Salmon or hiking with your kids in the Sawtooths, your...
Congress has surrendered to Trump, and Idaho’s delegation is leading the retreat
By Lauren NecocheaReader Contributor Duty to country should come before loyalty to any politician. Members of Congress are elected to protect the people and uphold the Constitution. Idaho’s Republican delegation has abandoned that responsibility....
Don’t blame public lands for the housing crisis
By Sen. Ali Rabe, D-BoiseReader Contributor Lately, some politicians and pundits — including The Wall Street Journal — have floated a quick fix to the housing crisis sweeping much of the country. Their solution...
