George Orwell said, “in a time of Universal deceit speaking the truth is a revolutionary act.” The consequences of marijuana legalization are not just medical, they will affect every household in our state. Indoor marijuana cultivation is one of the most energy- and water-intensive agricultural activities on the planet, and regular ratepayers in legalized states […]
After what appears to have been a third attempt to assassinate President Trump and potentially members of his cabinet it is time to ask the question, why are these acts of violence occurring. How much responsibility should be placed on the Liberal media for the political violence in our country? This is a deeply important […]
There is a phrase from the Bible, specifically John 8:7, where Jesus tells those ready to stone a woman caught in adultery that the one without sin should throw the first stone. I was baptized both Lutheran and Catholic and have studied both religions and their histories. With all due respect, Pope Leo seems to […]
How Could It Change America This is a critically important question that touches on the long-term future of our country. Here’s what the data currently shows, drawing from U.S. Census Bureau projections, the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), and Pew Research data. The Current Birthrate Numbers: The Center for Immigration Studies estimated 225,000–250,000 annual births […]
This issue could change the face of our nation over the next four decades. The Original Purpose: Yes, It Was About Slavery: The citizenship clause was added to the Constitution in 1868 and was intended to overrule the Supreme Court’s 1857 decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford, which held that a Black person whose ancestors […]
If Idaho were to choose to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes restricted to prescriptions issued by licensed physicians or naturopaths it would enter a complex intersection of public health, personal liberty, medical science, and policy. This is not a simple debate with a clear right or wrong answer. This is a multifaceted issue that demands […]
The New Digital Battle Ground For several years I have written about how social media is affecting our voting habits especially those of children and young adults. Parents have assumed their children’s political values would be shaped primarily at the dinner table, in churches, and through family traditions. New research reveals a stark reality: social […]
Barriers to Enforcement and Legislative Inaction: Law enforcement agencies in Idaho struggle to address the issue of illegal immigrants due to limited staffing of law enforcement and a lack of decisive action from both the current administration and legislature. At present, three immigration bills are pending in the Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by Senator […]
For years I have been writing about why the Grocery Tax must be repealed because it hurts those Idahoans who are on the lowest rungs of the economic scale. Our staff has taken the time and effort to do the research on how this regressive tax came about and have turned it into a book […]
As I sat down at my desk this morning and turned on the TV, I was met with the headline on Fox News that America and Israel were at war with Iran. The country that has consistently threatened the United States and Israel for the past 47 years is now under attack by two of […]
Is Education the Answer? The question most often asked is “What is happing in America” with all of the political turmoil we are currently experiencing and why. We have seen significant socialist organizational growth over the last decade as witnessed by the increase in membership in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The DSA secured […]
Reconciling Economic Contributions with Fiscal Costs An Analysis of Competing Data and Perspectives on Unauthorized Workers The February 2026 release of an economic impact study by the Idaho Alliance for a Legal Workforce has reignited debates about unauthorized immigration’s role in Idaho’s economy. While the study projects devastating economic consequences if unauthorized workers are removed, […]