
Finally, a book the Statesman finds inappropriate
The issue of sexually-explicit books being made available to children in Idaho has been brewing for years. Despite...

What Do You Want to Know About Judges?
As someone who pays a lot of attention to politics, I am often questioned about candidates or issues,...

What are your top issues for 2025?
The first general session of the 68th Legislature of the State of Idaho begins in just over six...

A Reckoning for the News Media
The press is an integral part of Western Civilization. Societies that expect their citizenry to be educated and...

Money Doesn’t (Always) Buy Votes
It’s a common belief that money influences election outcomes. Candidates who raise substantial funds and benefit from well-funded...

True North
There’s a scene in the 2012 film Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tony Kushner, in...

The Last Word on Legislator Pay?
Last month, I used the pending decision by the Citizen’s Committee on Legislative Compensation as a springboard to...

Thinking Outside the Box
This morning, the US Senate Republican Caucus met to choose a new Majority Leader for the 2025 session....

Who Will Lead the US Senate?
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has led Senate Republicans for eighteen years, including a third of that time...

Open Letter to Idaho Democrats
Dear Idaho Democrats, There’s no sugarcoating it — Tuesday was a big loss for you. I’m not here...