Supermajority, super disconnected
By Lauren Necochea
In a representative democracy, The people elect leaders to represent and serve their interests. However, in a familiar pattern, recent polling shows that Idaho voters hold views …
Tagged: Idaho Republicans
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 …
Misinformation about immigrants conceals agenda to hurt all Idahoans
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
One thing I’ll miss as I retire from the Legislature is receiving emails from people across the state. They help me keep my …
Traditional Republicans missed the opportunity of the century
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
Democracy thrives when every voice is heard and leaders gain broad support from an engaged electorate. With closed Republican primaries shutting out Independents, …
Gatekeepers of paradise
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Being born and raised in Sandpoint, I’ve done a bit of gatekeeping over the years.
The term “gatekeeping” began trending a few years ago to …
BCRCC chooses nominees to replace Bradshaw as Dist. 1 commissioner
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee nominated three candidates to replace Dist. 1 Bonner County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw in a special session called Nov. 19 …
We must unite to reject racism
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
When we elect someone to public office, we entrust them with substantial power. With that power comes responsibility. Elected officials must be held to …
New Idaho law protects predators over minors
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
Children should come first. While we always strive to have supportive parents make children’s medical decisions, our state has long recognized that there …
‘We trust our librarians’: Demonstration shows support for libraries
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
About 70 people gathered July 1 at the Sandpoint branch of the East Bonner County Library to express their support for the library and opposition …
Legislative update
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
We have entered our twelfth week of the 2024 legislative session. The leaders in the House and Senate originally forecasted March 22 as …
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