Two hundred and fifty years ago this week, a small group of courageous individuals declared that a decent respect for the opinions of mankind required them to state plainly why they were breaking from the most powerful empire on earth. The principles they penned were revolutionary then. In many ways, they remain revolutionary today. I […]
The protection of life was engrained in the very substance from which America was formed long before our birth. When the founders gathered in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776, they didn’t just declare independence from a distant crown — they grounded their case in self-evident truth: that all men are created equal and endowed […]
The Idaho GOP State Convention concluded Saturday with officer elections. Delegates voted on the positions of chair, first vice chair, second vice chair, treasurer, and secretary of the state party. Despite the usual rhetoric that accompanies contested elections, the results were not very close. Dorothy Moon became the first Idaho GOP state chair to win […]
I believe in elections, in voting and in being fair in the process. I believe our representatives should be elected for their abilities and not who endorses them, how they worship or how much money they have. It has saddened and bewildered me to witness a smear campaign against Coroner Jimmy Robers that feels relentless. […]
Over the years, I’ve seen many examples of leaders – the good, the bad and the so-so. What I’ve learned about effective and ethical leaders can be likened to a three-scoop ice cream cone with a cherry on top. Since the Primary election has started, in this analogy, I’m focusing on attributes that “we the […]
Bring your family and Celebrate America 250 with Idaho’s distinguished Attorney General Raul Labrador and Julianne Young! Food, Fun, Friends, Freedom, and some raffle action! You won’t want to miss this!
Following the 2024 legislative primaries, I wrote about dueling endorsements from Idaho Freedom PAC (IFPAC), which is associated with the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF), and the Idaho Prosperity Fund (IPF), which is associated with the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry (IACI). Both organizations maintain legislative scorecards, and I’ve noted in the past that lawmaker […]
During the 2026 legislative session, my colleagues and I have continued working to ensure Idaho laws reflect the values of our communities and provide clarity for both consumers and businesses. One of the bills I introduced this year addresses a growing issue in today’s marketplace, the rise of cell cultivated (lab grown) protein products, and […]
The question that always waits nearby is this: “Without government, who will take care of the poor, the needy, the homeless?” What has largely slipped from memory — far down the memory hole by now — is that before government assumed the role of charity of last resort, care for the downtrodden was the responsibility […]