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John Livingston

The Great Debate Continues

G. K. Chesterton was a world-renowned writer, journalist, and Catholic apologist. His outspoken, sometimes curmudgeonly style offended many critics in government and the church, but throughout his life until his passing four years before WWII in 1936, he remained a devoted evangelist for Jesus. Chesterton befriended and debated prominent contemporaries such as C. S. Lewis, […]

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Op-Ed: The Purpose of the Idaho GOP

I sometimes hear people ask, why have political parties at all? Why not just vote for the best person for the job? That sounds good on paper, but in reality, parties serve important purposes at every level of government. Under our republican system of government, voters elect lawmakers to represent them. Whichever party holds the […]

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Bob's Words of Wisdom

America is too Great to Lose

Charlie Kirk defended Truth and Christ While I believe that God is in charge of our lives, sometimes I have a difficult time understanding why he allows things like 9/11 and the assassination of good God-fearing people like Charlie Kirk. We live in a world with a grim diagnosis of the human condition, and I […]

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Labrador Letter: When Speech is Treated as “Violence” our Freedoms Die

Dear Friends, This week, our nation suffered a loss that cuts to the heart of who we are. The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk was not just the murder of a man. It was an attack on the very idea that Americans can debate one another peacefully, challenge each other boldly, and still remain a […]

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Op-Ed: Carrying on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Today is a heavy day. Every year on this date, September 11, we remember the horrific events of that Tuesday morning in 2001. Thousands of innocent Americans lost their lives—fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, and children who never came home. First responders put their own lives on the line, with many paying the ultimate sacrifice as […]

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Idaho Freedom Caucus Responds to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

The Idaho Freedom Caucus is deeply saddened by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a passionate advocate for conservative principles, individual liberty, and civic engagement. His work inspired countless Americans, and especially young Americans, to participate in the fight for freedom. He always relied on his words to debate and discuss with those who […]

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Suggestions Welcome

Your property taxes fund our schools, roads, and safety services. But who decides how that money is spent? The November 4th local elections give you the power to choose leaders who shape Kootenai County’s future. These off-year elections fill critical seats in local government, including mayors, city councils, school districts, and fire districts, with the […]

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John Livingston

We are a Sovereign Nation

Since the founding of the United States, over 1.3 million Americans have died in wars, and more than 1.1 million people have died from drug overdoses since 1970. The total number of U.S. military deaths from all wars—including both battle deaths and non-combat related causes—exceeds 1.3 million. Of these, approximately 666,000 died in battle, and […]

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John Livingston

If Not Now, When?

I have written many times about spending the first five years of my life with my Quaker grandparents in Pennsylvania. The Swarthmore Meeting, located on the campus of Swarthmore University, remains today one of the most liberal enclaves in all of American academia. I learned about “tolerance and acceptance” by attending many Quaker meetings as […]

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Will RFK Jr. Reshape Healthcare in America?

The Challenge Facing RFK Jr. RFK Jr. is entering what many consider the most difficult role in the Trump administration. This was immediately evident during his first Senate hearing, where he faced relentless questions from Democratic senators who, notably, did not allow him the opportunity to respond. Their reluctance to hear his answers suggests they […]

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America

The Declaration of Independence is one of the greatest theological and philosophical treatises on the origin of human rights and the idea that governments should be formed to protect these rights.  It advocated that man should bind himself to the laws of nature and nature’s God. They provide an objective point of reference to truth […]

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Fulcher: The Epstein Files Must Be Released

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) issued the following statement. “The Epstein files must be released, and those who abused vulnerable young people must be held accountable. I fully support the actions being led by House Oversight Chairman James Comer to do just that. Just this week, 33,295 pages of Epstein-related records […]

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