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August 8, 2020 No Responses

Idahoans: Act today to oppose Covid-19 immunity legislation

Idahoans should promptly tell lawmakers and Gov. Brad Little to reject a civil liability proposal that is expected to become the centerpiece of a special legislative session planned for the week of Aug. 24. The proposal would basically allow the...

July 24, 2020 No Responses

An Abusive Government Requires Change

The cause of liberty is so vital that one must keep the proper perspective if patriots wish to preserve liberty. Historical perspective from patriots of the past serve as a roadmap on how to win and maintain liberty, as well...

June 27, 2020 2 Responses

Op-Ed: Law and Order

From a man with 47 years experience in the Military and Law Enforcement I served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years serving in infantry battalions all over the world. I retired as a First Sergeant. Then for the next...

May 15, 2020 2 Responses

Op-Ed: Security is an illusion and certainty is a mirage

It has been inaction rather than the actions taken by this governor that are endangering the rule of law and the fabric that binds us as a civilized society. Nothing this governor has done has provided any security let alone any...

April 11, 2020 No Responses

Message from Rep. Christy Zito (Idaho House District 23, Seat A)

Dear friends, These are indeed trying times for families and individuals as we work our way through what is unprecedented for our state and country. I want to encourage you to remain hopeful and optimistic. We can use this as...

April 7, 2020 No Responses

Bad Advice from Bureaucrats Hurts our State

As we approach the “peak of the curve” in Idaho and as our Governor will be coming down with his decision about extending “stay in place” policies for the whole State of Idaho early next week I believe a few...

April 1, 2020 one Response

Our country is at a crossroads

The Book of Revelations describes a “war in Heaven,” wherein “the dragon was cast out,” and has waged war for the souls of God’s children since that time. For those of us who accept the Bible as God’s word, we...

March 14, 2020 3 Responses

Op-ed: Boys in Bras

With the growing tide of LBGTQ activism and the constant press of an acute minority on the senses of the people, we now face yet another of their many man-made crises. The whole transgender movement [along with the LBGTQ movement]...

January 31, 2020 No Responses

Op-Ed: Can Districts Take ‘No’ for an Answer?

By Ronald Nate, Ph.D. and Lindsey Zea Idaho laws put clear limits on local governments’ taxing, spending, and regulating ability. As sure as water runs downhill though, local governments push for more money and more control. Here’s an example. Let&...