Who Are You Really Betting Against?
Let’s talk about Proposition 1. It’s not about horse racing. It’s not about schools. It is about Idaho’s Constitution.
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It’s Not Us Against Them
The current headlines tempt us to think we can’t get along when it comes to politics and government. It’s us against them. I don’t believe that’s true. What I see happening in our state backs ups that belief. Earlier this week, we learned that state agencies along with hospitals, foundations, and activists came together to develop a comprehensive plan for …
Continue readingA Lot of Hard Work & A Little Luck
We’re wrapping up our third week of potato harvest, and I continue to be amazed at what happens between March and August. You plant a crop, take care of it, and keep your fingers crossed that the weather will cooperate. Some days you wonder if it’s worth all the stress and hard work.
Continue readingHappy 4th of July!
During this week in 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that “the greatest Question was decided, which ever was debated in America, and a greater perhaps, never was or will be decided among Men.” Tomorrow we will celebrate the outcome of that Question with patriotic programs, parades, and fireworks. It’s also a day to remember and honor the …
Continue readingCampaign Update: What Comes Next?
I admire folks who are willing to share their big ideas for our communities. But the real test for their proposals involves a question that doesn’t always get a headline. What comes next?
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