Reproductive Rights Ballot Initiative News!

Today I am so pleased that the Idahoans United for Women and Families have announced their exploratory plans for a ballot initiative effort in Idaho to repeal or modify our draconian abortion laws. I recommend you read the article discussing this organization, as well...

Addressing Idaho’s Mental Health Crisis

Trigger Warning: This article contains discussions about suicide. Last month was Suicide Awareness Month. I want to share a personal story. On my 10th birthday, my godfather (who was also my uncle) took his own life. This was my first brush with suicide, and it was...

Civility in the Home Stretch

Last night, James Ruchti and I attended the lecture at ISU presented by Alexander Heffner, author of A Documentary History of the United States, and host of The Open Mind. It was terrific, and James and I both purchased copies of the 11th Edition of the book, which...

Why I am the best choice to defend your civil rights in Boise

It is no secret that the far right and the Idaho Freedom Foundation have taken control of Idaho politics and the Idaho GOP. https://idahodems.org/moonattacksprominentrepublicans/; https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article267635822.html. I am...