Students need to learn civics, not activism
The logical structure of reason is what enables people to form societies of social cooperation, where they can share ideas, write books, discuss, and discover truth. Civics classrooms are now denouncing the very logic that
Idaho cities and counties have no excuse not to offer their citizens property tax relief
On June 8, 2020 Gov. Brad Little earmarked roughly $200 million of the $1.25 billion in federal funds Idaho received from the CARES Act to go to property tax relief for Idahoans. At a time
McLean reaffirms her commitment to big government in her first state of the city address
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean delivered her first State of the City address on Wednesday. She expressed her deep sympathy for those harmed by government shutdowns, noting, “So many of our businesses needed to close their
Moscow arrests must be used to mobilize Idahoans in defense of freedom
If you’ve read that three people were arrested in Moscow for singing church hymns, you’d be forgiven for instantly thinking Moscow, Russia. But no, this happened in Moscow, Idaho, USA. The trio were accused of
Why care about the state of education?
As human beings, we are bound by the circumstances of time and place. However, an instrument exists that can liberate body and soul, as it nurtures the mind by cultivating our intellect and imagination. By
Will Idaho policymakers continue to empower students?
Gov. Brad Little recently announced a small grant program to give parents and students more education options during COVID-19. However, less than 10% of Idaho K-12 students will be eligible to receive funds. This will
Scary: Little threatens to take away Halloween fun
Next up in the latest round of ‘rona ridiculousness: Gov. Brad Little told a telephone townhall audience Tuesday that it’s “too risky” for youngsters to be out and about this Halloween, dressing up, trick-or-treating, and
BSU’s Tromp should lead by example, cut her own pay and benefits
On Wednesday, Boise State University President Marlene Tromp announced a plan to inflict pay cuts and furloughs on all athletic department employees who earn more than $40,000 annually. The school is reeling from the loss
Idaho K-12 education funding: There is plenty of money to educate Idaho’s students
When K-12 education funding is discussed in Idaho, it is frequently noted that Idaho ranks low in spending per student compared to other states. Recently the national left-wing teachers union, the National Education Association (NEA),
Yes Boise, your property taxes will increase this year
On June 12, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean announced her intent on the City of Boise’s website to hold the line on property tax increases. Her statement: “Boise, we hear you loud and clear about needing
The making of America’s victim class
By Dr. John M. Livington | Medical Policy Adviser I have changed my LinkedIn and military designator job descriptions from retired surgeon, physician, and naval officer to community organizer/critical race theorist. Everyone wants to be
Little’s grants a step in the right direction, but more ed choice work is needed
Since COVID-19 led to the shutdown of public school systems in March, parents and students have been victims of massive leadership failure. The public school system has proved to be unable or unwilling to adapt
More Idaho government institutions get behind Black Lives Matter
Two months ago I wrote about how the University of Idaho had lent support to the Marxist Black Lives Matter, devoting a full webpage of “resources,” which includes mostly leftist propaganda. Since then, more of
Idaho’s Open Meetings Law: To enforce, or not to enforce?
“The people of the state of Idaho in creating the instruments of government that serve them, do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies so created.” Who could possibly disagree with the above statement? Unfortunately,
Experts and the people
By Dr. John M. Livingston | Medical Policy Adviser I watched with interest Gov. Brad Little’s recent press conference in which he declared that we would stay in phase 4 of our mitigation strategy for
