
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: The Calm Before the Storm
The usual weekly roundup was preempted by the big announcement of the Gem State Chronicle, so I present...

Introducing the Gem State Chronicle
I am proud to officially unveil the new platform I have been working on this past month. It...

Episode 19: The Great Migration
Tens of thousands of people are migrating to Idaho from states like California, Washington, and Oregon. Are they...

The Momentous Year to Come
So we come to the end of the Year of Our Lord 2023. Like 1948 in China, 1916...

Session Spotlight: The State of the State Address
Governor Little’s State of the State Address is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024. Stay tuned for updates!...

SUNDAY DEVOTION: Merry Christmas!
In 1857, John Henry Hopkins Jr. of Christ Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania wrote a little song for a...

The IACI Uniparty
People of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in...

The 2023 Statesman and Stateswoman of the Year
2023 was an incredible year in Idaho politics. A new class of conservative legislators delivered some tremendous victories...

Our Sacred Democracy
We like to think that words have meanings that transcend ephemeral narratives. Discourse requires us to agree on...

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: One Minute Closer to Midnight
Did you hear the news? After taking power in what opponents called a rigged election and arresting anyone...