So dumb it squeaks
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
I have an itinerant column I trot out every month or so I’ve dubbed “Dumb of the Week,” which highlights the sheer stupidity at work …
Tagged: idaho politics
Early notes for the 2025 legislative session
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
Greetings.
The Legislative session started this week. On Jan. 6, Gov. Brad Little gave his State of the State address to a joint …
Party pooping
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Reader has never published its own endorsements of candidates. The closest we’ve ever come to doing so was actually a dis-endorsement I wrote …
2025 Legislature opens with governor’s State of the State Address on Jan. 6
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Idaho lawmakers will gavel into session Monday, Jan. 6 for the first regular session of the 68th Legislature at the Capitol in Boise.
The 2025 …
2025 year in preview
By Reader Staff
Even if you’ve never read any of the works of 19th-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, you’ve probably heard someone repeat his famous line: “A pessimist is an …
New Year’s resolution: Cry more
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
It’s been far too long since I’ve had a good, cathartic cry — one that lets the emotion wash over me so I can process …
Medicaid works — let’s keep it that way
By Hillarie Hagen
Reader Contributor
Idaho Medicaid helps our kids grow into healthy adults. It also helps adults stay healthy so they can take care of their families. Idahoans know …
When elections can be bought, voters lose
By Lauren Necochea
Reader Staff
Idahoans deserve a government that works for them, not one that is sold to the highest bidder. When elections and legislative processes are for sale, …
Freedumb
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you toss a water balloon into a crowd of Idahoans, chances are you’ll hit someone wearing a shirt that has something about “freedom” written …
Idahoans defeated school vouchers — we can do it again
By Rep. Lauren Necochea
Reader Contributor
Our future depends on every child from every corner of Idaho receiving a great education. But when the Idaho Legislature convenes in January, special …
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