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An Open Letter to Magic Valley Shepherds

Woke radicals are coming for our families, our children, our churches, our freedoms, and our country. And they’re backed by major corporations, big tech and big media, and every department and agency within our government. Whether the Church will be found complicit, complacent, or courageous against these attacks depends on its shepherds doing the following: […]

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Boise & The Great Reset

While this is about Boise, every Idahoan should be on the alert for it happening in their city. The Boise City Council recently approved a massive change in the city’s zoning codes that will “permit the inclusion of more housing units, diverse housing options, and an increase in mixed-use districts. This is called upzoning, and […]

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Enemies Within the Church

There is a new documentary out, Enemies Within The Church, which documents the decline of evangelical Christianity and the rise of liberalism within the church. Every Christian who is concerned about liberty needs to watch this film and share it with your friends. The film makes the point that the modern church has neglected any […]

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IDFG & Wildlife Disease

Tremendous dichotomies exist with land management. Money pours in for forest fire prevention while at the same time forests are allowed to become burdened with fuel loads that only act as incinerators. “We let forests burn” is an insane ideology. Fires destroy the habitat environmentalists crusade to protect. The introduction of wolves has resulted in […]

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Trump indictment is latest blow to Americans’ faith in government

In our society, the trust and confidence of the people in government institutions is vital. The misuse of law enforcement to target political rivals has deeply eroded Americans’ faith in our institutions. Conservative Republicans have always emphasized the need to preserve the delicate balance of power outlined in our Constitution. Misusing law enforcement to target […]

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Education: A Once Noble Profession

Education was once a very noble profession, in fact the best. So where did we get off base? We got off base when the National Education Association ceased to be a professional association which sought to improve education, to one that simply lobbied for more money for teachers. Education hearkens back to the great philosophers […]

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SDG #2 In Idaho

Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are being implemented across the world, with Idaho being no exception in this scheme. and making its own contributions to SDG #2: Zero Hunger. Idaho participates in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp program, that provides the ability of low-income families to […]

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The Power of One Person

We The Patriots USA Conference Last weekend Jane and I attended the National Conference of “We The Patriots USA” in Boise with several hundred fellow patriots. This organization has moved their headquarters from Connecticut to the Boise area to escape as other refugees have done moving out of the coastal areas. It was a great […]

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Coming Soon to Your City

By now everyone is somewhat familiar with the dangers of smart cities and has heard about 15-minute cities. These versions of how everyone should live center around technology and compacting humans into small areas in order to save the planet. Supposedly. It is really about surveillance.  Most people are also probably aware that these versions […]

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NWLA – Engaging Youth with topics of Free Enterprise and Liberty

Northwest Liberty Academy Symposium 2023 Northwest Liberty Academy Symposium is June 21-24, Wednesday thru Saturday in Boise, Idaho. We will be staying at the Boise Bible College and spending time at the Idaho State Capitol. Tour all three branches of government, meet elected officials, engage in Free Market Games and more… Register Now! CLICK HERE […]

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There is no victory in debt ceiling deal

The United States is grappling with a severe spending addiction that shows no signs of abating. Year after year, our government fails to implement responsible budgetary measures, instead opting to borrow more money to fund its excessive expenditures. The recent decision to raise the debt ceiling, while it may help us avoid immediate disaster, does […]

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The Truth About the Debt Ceiling

Earlier today, I received a message for me to sign a petition to Congressman Fulcher urging him not to vote for the Debt Ceiling, but instead “to push for a real deal.” I respect Mr. Fulcher, and I also signed the petition. Still, much about the Debt Ceiling is not understood or reported. To begin […]

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