Candidates for political office are often heard talking about the potentially dire consequences of a particular election as if the results at …
For anyone who follows the Idaho Legislature, it’s obvious that embarrassing antics at the Statehouse have become the norm.
Bringing economic development to a community is far from easy.
Idaho has a small enough population that it’s not tough to track down your local legislator and vent about whatever issue is on your mind.
Embattled School District 25 trustees Dave Mattson, Jackie Cranor and Janie Gebhardt survived a bitter recall election and voters overwhelming…
It’s no secret that operating a school district is expensive.
On Wednesday, you will become the 46th president of the United States and it would be an understatement to say that you’re taking the helm of …
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We came into this session with high hopes for what we could accomplish for Idahoans. Our strong revenues meant we could finally deliver broadl…
Society divides itself along many fault lines: red R vs. blue D, MAGA-ites vs. never-Trumpers, woke warriors vs. peer-pressure rebels, etc. Pe…
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Among the many heated Republican primary elections in Idaho in coming months, one of the most intriguing — from a political scientist’s point …
Retired Brig. Gen. Steven M. Anderson recently urged Donald Trump supporters to “stop listening to the pillow guy.” Anderson went on to brazen…
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In well-appointed homes, on farms, in factories and in restaurants in the U.S., thousands of people, even children, work long days cleaning h…
Rep Simpson made some comments in the ISJ (1-9-22) which is difficult for some of us to swallow. His comment as to how could such a disturbing…
Question? Do you have Models in your life? Someone you look up to, A teacher or a friend could foot the bill. Someone who has inspired you alo…
Thank you for publishing Jim Jones’ articles. Obviously, his credentials deserve the attention and consideration of your readers. My Republica…
On December 7th 1941, Japan made a surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor. The next day — the then President of the United States Of America FDR — F…
This letter may seem like I am anti-Republican, but in reality I am no such thing. I come from a long line of Republicans and consider myself …
Seriously, Republican voters can’t all continue to be duped this easily.
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I hesitated to jump into the Pocatello High School mascot issue, one of the many social-rela…
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Pocatello area voters will decide the fate of two incumbent legislators on Nov. 3.
