{"id":2808,"date":"2016-06-09T21:34:58","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T03:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/?page_id=2808"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:12:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:12:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-1 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-94a3c3b3 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20440 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-bobs-words-of-wisdom tag-election tag-socialism\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/beware-socialism-is-on-the-ballot-november-3rd-2\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/socialism-or-freedom-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Beware: Socialism Is on the Ballot November 3rd\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/socialism-or-freedom-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/socialism-or-freedom-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/socialism-or-freedom-1024x576.jpg 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style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/beware-socialism-is-on-the-ballot-november-3rd-2\/\" target=\"_self\" >Beware: Socialism Is on the Ballot November 3rd<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/tea-party-bob\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Bob &#8216;Nugie&#8217; Neugebauer<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-25T21:47:51-06:00\">October 25, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-7e964c02 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20433 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-podcast tag-abortion tag-election tag-pork-report\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/podcast-the-2026-pork-report-who-pays-the-taxes\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bob-Neugebauer_Ron-Nate-1200x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"PODCAST: Idaho Prop 1\u2019s Outside Millions, HJR4 and the Pork Report\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bob-Neugebauer_Ron-Nate-1200x600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bob-Neugebauer_Ron-Nate-240x120.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bob-Neugebauer_Ron-Nate-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bob-Neugebauer_Ron-Nate-768x384.jpg 768w, 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style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/podcast-the-2026-pork-report-who-pays-the-taxes\/\" target=\"_self\" >PODCAST: Idaho Prop 1\u2019s Outside Millions, HJR4 and the Pork Report<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/admin\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Gem State Patriot News<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-25T21:34:26-06:00\">October 25, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20448 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-john-livingston tag-culture-war\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/a-culture-worth-maintaining\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280-1200x800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A Culture Worth Maintaining\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-trevi-fountain-1834787_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/a-culture-worth-maintaining\/\" target=\"_self\" >A Culture Worth Maintaining<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/dr-john-livingston\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Dr. John Livingston<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-25T19:03:00-06:00\">October 25, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20411 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-opinions-op-eds tag-children\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/children-can-become-big-business-for-government\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Children Can Become Big Business for Government\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3-48x27.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sad-girl-3.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/children-can-become-big-business-for-government\/\" target=\"_self\" >Children Can Become Big Business for Government<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/heather-scott\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Rep. Heather Scott (R-Blanchard)<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-24T15:00:00-06:00\">October 24, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20414 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-opinions-op-eds tag-gun-rights tag-second-amendment\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/labrador-letter-winning-back-ground-on-the-second-amendment\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Labrador Letter: Winning Back Ground on the Second Amendment\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor-48x27.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rifle-with-suppressor.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/labrador-letter-winning-back-ground-on-the-second-amendment\/\" target=\"_self\" >Labrador Letter: Winning Back Ground on the Second Amendment<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/rep-raul-labrador\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Ra\u00fal Labrador, Idaho AG<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-24T14:30:00-06:00\">October 24, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20417 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-opinions-op-eds tag-opioids\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/ag-labrador-promotes-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-to-combat-opioid-abuse\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280-1200x801.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"AG Labrador Promotes National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Combat Opioid Abuse\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/clarkdonald413-overdose-4260911_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/ag-labrador-promotes-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-to-combat-opioid-abuse\/\" target=\"_self\" >AG Labrador Promotes National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Combat Opioid Abuse<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/rep-raul-labrador\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Ra\u00fal Labrador, Idaho AG<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-24T14:00:00-06:00\">October 24, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20420 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-opinions-op-eds tag-abortion\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/op-ed-vote-no-on-prop-1\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Op-Ed: Vote No On Prop 1!\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-48x27.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/op-ed-vote-no-on-prop-1\/\" target=\"_self\" >Op-Ed: Vote No On Prop 1!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/dorothy-moon\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Dorothy Moon, IDGOP Chair<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-24T13:30:00-06:00\">October 24, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20422 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-john-livingston tag-lord-acton\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/the-optimism-of-liberty-and-the-temptation-of-power\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton-1200x750.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Optimism of Liberty and the Temptation of Power\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton-24x15.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton-36x23.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton-48x30.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lord-acton.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/the-optimism-of-liberty-and-the-temptation-of-power\/\" target=\"_self\" >The Optimism of Liberty and the Temptation of Power<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/dr-john-livingston\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Dr. John Livingston<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-24T13:00:00-06:00\">October 24, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20393 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-bobs-words-of-wisdom tag-ai tag-election\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/what-does-ai-say-about-the-most-important-election-since-reagan\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280-1200x900.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What does AI say about the Most Important Election Since Reagan?\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280-48x36.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thedigitalartist-ai-generated-8273796_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/what-does-ai-say-about-the-most-important-election-since-reagan\/\" target=\"_self\" >What does AI say about the Most Important Election Since Reagan?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-17 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/tea-party-bob\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Bob &#8216;Nugie&#8217; Neugebauer<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-18 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-19T14:15:00-06:00\">October 19, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20396 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-opinions-op-eds tag-election tag-idaho-legislature\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/op-ed-four-districts-one-clear-choice\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Op-Ed: Four Districts, One Clear Choice\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol-48x27.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/moon-idgop-oped-capitol.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/op-ed-four-districts-one-clear-choice\/\" target=\"_self\" >Op-Ed: Four Districts, One Clear Choice<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/dorothy-moon\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Dorothy Moon, IDGOP Chair<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-20 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-19T14:00:00-06:00\">October 19, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20404 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-opinions-op-eds tag-health-freedom tag-medical-freedom\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/labrador-letter-federal-court-upholds-idahos-medical-freedom-act\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Labrador Letter: Federal Court Upholds Idaho&#8217;s Medical Freedom Act\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families-48x27.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/labrador-protecting-families.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/labrador-letter-federal-court-upholds-idahos-medical-freedom-act\/\" target=\"_self\" >Labrador Letter: Federal Court Upholds Idaho&#8217;s Medical Freedom Act<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-21 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/rep-raul-labrador\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Ra\u00fal Labrador, Idaho AG<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-22 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-19T13:45:00-06:00\">October 19, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20401 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-opinions-op-eds tag-consumer-protection tag-idaho-power\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/consumer-alert-ag-labrador-warns-about-utility-scams-hitting-idaho\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280-1200x747.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Consumer Alert: AG Labrador Warns About Utility Scams Hitting Idaho\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280-1200x747.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280-240x149.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280-640x399.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280-24x15.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280-36x22.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280-48x30.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mohamed_hassan-fraud-prevention-3188092_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/consumer-alert-ag-labrador-warns-about-utility-scams-hitting-idaho\/\" target=\"_self\" >Consumer Alert: AG Labrador Warns About Utility Scams Hitting Idaho<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-23 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/rep-raul-labrador\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Ra\u00fal Labrador, Idaho AG<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-24 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-19T13:30:00-06:00\">October 19, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20399 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-opinions-op-eds tag-ai tag-consumer-protection tag-lawsuit tag-openai\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/ag-labrador-announces-lawsuit-against-openai-for-deceiving-idaho-parents-about-the-safety-of-chatgpt\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"AG Labrador Announces Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Deceiving Idaho Parents About the Safety of ChatGPT\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel-48x27.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justice-lawsuit-gavel.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/ag-labrador-announces-lawsuit-against-openai-for-deceiving-idaho-parents-about-the-safety-of-chatgpt\/\" target=\"_self\" >AG Labrador Announces Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Deceiving Idaho Parents About the Safety of ChatGPT<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-25 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/rep-raul-labrador\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Ra\u00fal Labrador, Idaho AG<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-26 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-19T13:15:00-06:00\">October 19, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20406 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-john-livingston tag-marxism tag-morality tag-socialism\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/covetousness\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1296\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-flag.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Covetousness\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/covetousness\/\" target=\"_self\" >Covetousness<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-27 wp-block-post-author-name has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/author\/dr-john-livingston\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Dr. John Livingston<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-28 wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-small-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-19T13:00:00-06:00\">October 19, 2026<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-20409 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-john-livingston tag-state-government\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c94eb36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/good-habits-good-government\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Good Habits, Good Government\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature-48x27.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/idaho-capitol-legislature.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/good-habits-good-government\/\" target=\"_self\" >Good Habits, Good Government<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b593fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" 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style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/who-pays-in-idaho\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/grocery-store-dairy-1200x675.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Who Pays in Idaho\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/grocery-store-dairy-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/grocery-store-dairy-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gemstatepatriot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/grocery-store-dairy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, 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