Commentary

Heather Lauer and The People United for Privacy Lie

While claiming to protect privacy, Heather Lauer openly supports groups and individuals who dox, harass, and spread misinformation to intimidate others…

11 hrs ago •

The Problem With Pete Hegseth’s Christian Nationalism

Pete Hegseth, a man often held up as a voice of patriotism, has recently become the focus of scrutiny, not just for his political stances but also for…

Dec 5 •

The referendum is the ultimate answer to the school voucher fight in Idaho

So, what can Idahoans do to stop the private/religious school raid on the Idaho treasury? There are actually two viable alternatives that can stop the…

Dec 3

Have You No Decency?

No good citizen’s reputation is safe with bullies who are willing to spread gossip and lies like a virus throughout our community. These people have…

Dec 2

Giving thanks for those volunteers who took on the party bosses on Prop 1

Even though Prop 1 lost, there is much to be thankful for in this Thanksgiving season. I’m thankful for the 2,000 unpaid signature gatherers who braved…

Nov 30 •

Political Potatoes

Should the Bible Be Taught in Public Schools?

Christian Nationalist lobbyists are pushing for mandated tax-payer-funded religious education in public schools

Nov 22 •

GOP extremists are feeling their oats, but do they misread the tea leaves?

There are definite signs that the tide is turning against extremists who have nothing to offer except meaningless culture war issues designed to win…

Nov 21

How Kala Tate was used by the Idaho Freedom Foundation to help a Democrat win re-election

Nov 14 •

Today is Election Day, and it is a day that belongs to us—the people.

Nov 5 •

The Real Democrat Operatives Working to Ruin Idaho

The Idaho Freedom Foundation's tactic of helping Democrats is hurting Republicans across the state.

Oct 28 •

Idaho’s Legislature has an ugly history of playing politics with voting rights

The extremists, who have gained power by excluding voters from the closed GOP primary where most officials are selected, are feverishly working to…

Oct 28

Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz

Editorial from the Times-News Editorial Board

Oct 25

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