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- Seizing the Momentum for Idaho’s Future
By Dorothy Moon This is the time for Idahoans to capitalize on the resounding successes of the resounding success of the recent Republican election outcomes. This includes the overwhelming rejection of Prop 1, with 70% of the vote, and the fortification of our state constitution against non-citizen voting. The election week was indeed a great… Read more: Seizing the Momentum for Idaho’s Future - EDITORIAL: The West Bonner County School District Must Change Course or Face More Levy Failures
By Branden Durst Another election has come and gone, and yet another levy vote has failed in the West Bonner County School District (WBCSD). Sadly, this result was predictable and will continue to be the norm as long as the district remains divided. The reality is that district supporters have waged a battle against half… Read more: EDITORIAL: The West Bonner County School District Must Change Course or Face More Levy Failures - Labrador Letter – Back-to-Back Federal Court Victories: Parole-in-Place and Minimum Wage
Dear Friends, It’s been a busy week for us! Obviously, there were tremendous political victories at the state and federal levels that dramatically affect the people of Idaho. But our office also delivered legal victories in federal court on two important issues regarding illegal immigration and a federal minimum wage for contractors. Both resulted from… Read more: Labrador Letter – Back-to-Back Federal Court Victories: Parole-in-Place and Minimum Wage - Idaho’s 2024 Election TriumphBy Dorothy Moon Idaho! The monumental 2024 General Election has brought so many exciting developments for our nation and our great state! We managed to maintain our super majority in Idaho, winning three out of four very close legislative races. Republicans had a strong showing, winning across the ballot. Voting reached record highs in Idaho… Read more: Idaho’s 2024 Election Triumph
- Election day is tomorrow!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th is election day! It has been remarkable to see the record numbers of Idahoans who have already cast their ballot through early voting. Polls will be open tomorrow from 8AM to 8PM. You can find more information on your day-of polling location HERE. I encourage all Idahoans to participate in Idaho’s… Read more: Election day is tomorrow! - A New Dawn for America with Trump’s Second TermBy Dorothy Moon In the heartland of America, where values of hard work, patriotism, and neighborly communities thrive, a vision for the future resonates with clarity and purpose. As the 2024 election approaches, Idaho voters are evaluating their choices with great care. Among these choices stands a familiar figure whose influence and leadership have already… Read more: A New Dawn for America with Trump’s Second Term
- Which Way Idaho Legislature?
By Glenneda Zuiderveld and Christy Zito Idaho legislators are on the verge of becoming the highest-paid part-time lawmakers in the country. If the Compensation Committee approves the 43% pay increase and legislators do nothing to stop it, it will be clear that priorities in the Statehouse need realigning—toward the true needs of Idahoans, not higher… Read more: Which Way Idaho Legislature? - Get Involved: Make Your Voice Heard this ElectionBy Dorothy Moon In the heart of Idaho, the call to action is resounding louder than ever as we stand at one of the most pivotal electoral crossroads of our time. Across our country, and particularly within our great state, the importance of getting involved in this election cannot be overstated. The stakes are high,… Read more: Get Involved: Make Your Voice Heard this Election
- Prop 1 Fails Review: A Five Part Analysis
By Art Macomber Prop 1 Fails Review – Part 1 After much arm-waving and bumper sticker arguments, I decided to review the actual text of Proposition 1. To my knowledge, no attorney has offered an analysis for the voter. Based on my reading, it should fail for vagueness, complexity, unfairness, and its need for new… Read more: Prop 1 Fails Review: A Five Part Analysis - Recognizing Grassroots in Idaho
By Heather Scott Grassroots action is the heartbeat and lifeblood of political change across our country. These local efforts often spark the first waves of reform, persevere through challenges, and rarely receive the credit they deserve. Too often, national organizations swoop in, piggybacking on grassroots wins, claiming victory, and shifting the focus to their own… Read more: Recognizing Grassroots in Idaho - The Push to Abandon Our ConstitutionBy Raúl Labrador Dear Friends, The Bill of Rights is a shield to guard the people – individuals – against the power, overreach, and abuse of government itself. The freedom of speech, assembly and religion, the right to a speedy trial by a jury of your peers, the right to be free from unreasonable searches… Read more: The Push to Abandon Our Constitution
- Idaho’s Decision: Allowing Shiva Ayyadurai’s Presidential RunBy Dorothy Moon In a surprising development in the presidential eligibility saga, Shiva Ayyadurai, an accomplished candidate with a strong academic and professional background, is back in the spotlight. Born in India and raised in New Jersey, Ayyadurai appears on the Idaho presidential ballot despite being removed from New Jersey’s. This situation has ignited debate… Read more: Idaho’s Decision: Allowing Shiva Ayyadurai’s Presidential Run
- Calling All Christians… To Vote!
By Karey Hanks According to a recent survey by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, only 51% of all faith voters are likely to vote in November. According to this article, entitled Apathy Among Christian Voters Could Be ‘Gamechanger’ in 2024 Election, a full 104 million faith voters are unlikely to vote in… Read more: Calling All Christians… To Vote! - Labrador Letter – Internet Crimes Against ChildrenDear Friends, For the many responsibilities of my office, there are few that are so personal, so morally imperative, as the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (“ICAC”) Unit of our Criminal Law Division. The ICAC Unit identifies, investigates, arrests, and prosecutes those individuals who use the internet to exploit and abuse children in Idaho. These… Read more: Labrador Letter – Internet Crimes Against Children
- Prop 1 Backers Are Gaslighting VotersBy Dorothy Moon Proposition 1, the initiative to radically transform our election system into a jungle primary and ranked choice voting, is overwhelmingly opposed by Idaho Republicans. The Idaho GOP State Central Committee and the Republican National Committee passed resolutions condemning it, our national delegation opposes it, our state Republican legislators voted to prohibit ranked… Read more: Prop 1 Backers Are Gaslighting Voters