A Few Thoughts… On the power of consent
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
I turned 74 last week, and I’m thinking of turning away from political commentary. I have tried for 25-plus years to get people to think …
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Aging, dementing, ageism and the presidency
By Paul Graves
Reader Contributor
In spite of what your perception might be of this commentary’s title, I’m not really writing about partisan politics. Sure, a bombshell of partisan politics …
Idiocracy, the documentary
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When Mike Judge’s film Idiocracy was released in 2006, it landed in a different world. This was years before a buffoon named Donald Trump started …
Staying the Course: Flood of Trump impeachment news doesn’t sway Idaho congressional delegation
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Party loyalty and loyalty to the person of the president are more important than ever to Republicans, as House Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, …
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