Policy

Jim Jones' views of the state's judicial system are extremist

By Wayne Hoffman, IFF’s former President

November 3, 2023

"Idaho has a remarkable judiciary," shouts the headline in Jim Jones' latest column, "We can't let extremists ruin it." If only. If Idaho's judiciary was so wonderful, would the Idaho Judicial Council, the panel responsible for picking the state's judges and justices: Isn't defense of these actions itself extremist? Most people would say so. In […]

TAGS: Idaho Judicial Council, Justice System

Here are the judicial interviews state officials don’t want you to see

By Wayne Hoffman, IFF’s former President

October 31, 2023

Thanks to one of our friends, the Idaho Freedom Foundation managed to get a copy of the Idaho Judicial Council’s “interviews” with candidates to be Idaho’s next Supreme Court justice. And as expected, the interviews aren’t very illuminating. We are posting them HERE for posterity, as the council deleted the videos from its YouTube page […]

TAGS: Idaho Judicial Council, Justice, Justice System, Supreme Court

Another year of lousy school test results proves state officials aren’t interested in “accountability”

By Wayne Hoffman, IFF’s former President

October 31, 2023

Opponents of education choice keep using the same word over and over: accountability. They say, “If taxpayer money is to go to private schools (or basically anything that is not controlled by government), government needs to hold those schools accountable for their performance.” This is the go-to talking point for Republican Rep. Julie Yamamoto, the […]

TAGS: Education, Idaho State Board of Education, ISBE, Schools

State panel deletes video record of Supreme Court candidate interviews

By Wayne Hoffman, IFF’s former President

October 23, 2023

One more note on the Idaho Judicial Council: Having watched a few of the interviews conducted Wednesday with some of the candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court, I'd say the council is more concerned with how prospective justices would protect the court's image than with their legal philosophy. For example, no one is really asking […]

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Powerful lobbyists help decide who Idaho's next Supreme Court justice will be

By Wayne Hoffman, IFF’s former President

October 20, 2023

If you're looking for a stellar example of how totally screwed up Idaho's government is and how special interests not only have a seat at the table but are the table, then feast your eyes on the Idaho Judicial Council, the group that recommends to the governor the names of people to fill court vacancies. […]

TAGS: Justice, Justice System, Supreme Court

Idaho Health Agency Boss Needs To Go Following Embarrassing Audit

By Ronald M. Nate, Ph.D.

October 18, 2023

It’s been almost two months since legislative auditors revealed that Gov. Brad Little’s administration forced taxpayers to pay for programs that the Legislature considered too woke to support, and yet so far no one has been held accountable. Nor has it been made clear: Was it malfeasance or misfeasance that contributed to the misallocation of […]

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The Untold Truth About The History Of Public Schools

By Anna Miller

October 16, 2023

The history of public schools is steeped in anti-Catholic bigotry, conformity, political fights, and low academic achievement for students. It's no wonder families are demanding school choice.

TAGS: Common Schools, Education, Schools

Lack of Affordable Daycare is a Symptom of Government Failure

By Wayne Hoffman, IFF’s former President

October 12, 2023

A recent article from the lefty Idaho Capital Sun was all about the troubles states are having with their childcare systems despite having propped up daycare with tons of cash during the COVID mess — the mess being the government’s creation of the virus and the worldwide decisions of government entities to shut down the […]

TAGS: Child Care, Daycare

Government funding for harm reduction projects is not about reducing harm

By Niklas Kleinworth

September 28, 2023

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is struggling to redirect federal funds from woke nonprofits to people who would actually benefit. This funding debacle is delaying community access to Narcan — a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses — and caused a stir in the media this week. But the debate over publicly funding […]

TAGS: Drug Policy, Narcan

Leftist initiative's secret aim is more government, less freedom

By Wayne Hoffman, IFF’s former President

September 27, 2023

Imagine a scenario where Idaho politicians are more likely than not to vote to restrict gun rights, loosen abortion laws, regulate homeschools, and grow government. That's the type of result proponents of the ranked-choice ballot initiative are really after, even if they won't admit it. Why? Because for the last 25 years, Idaho’s electorate has […]

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America’s national elite has become leftist, and it’s time that Idaho’s establishment pushed back

By Fred Birnbaum

September 21, 2023

There is a political phenomenon we should all find interesting. Look at how the term “extremist” is used to describe those Republican officeholders in Idaho and nationally who don’t hew to the establishment narrative. Those who are called “extremists” are consistently opposed to the notions: But what leaves me scratching my head is that those […]

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Library director defends pornographic book on 'BDSM,' 'kink,' calling it 'fantastic' and 'a treasure.'

By Anna Miller

September 18, 2023

"Really, this book is a treasure," said the library director about a book that teaches kids about 'fluid-bonding,' BDSM, and kinky sex. The director of the Garden Valley District Library is defending her decision to offer a sexually explicit book promoting kinky sex, BDSM, "fluid-bonding," and transgenderism to minors, saying the book is "fantastic" and […]

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Policy

Jim Jones' views of the state's judicial system are extremist

Here are the judicial interviews state officials don’t want you to see

Another year of lousy school test results proves state officials aren’t interested in “accountability”

State panel deletes video record of Supreme Court candidate interviews

Powerful lobbyists help decide who Idaho's next Supreme Court justice will be

Idaho Health Agency Boss Needs To Go Following Embarrassing Audit

The Untold Truth About The History Of Public Schools

Lack of Affordable Daycare is a Symptom of Government Failure

Government funding for harm reduction projects is not about reducing harm

Leftist initiative's secret aim is more government, less freedom

America’s national elite has become leftist, and it’s time that Idaho’s establishment pushed back

Library director defends pornographic book on 'BDSM,' 'kink,' calling it 'fantastic' and 'a treasure.'

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Idaho Freedom Index

Policy

Jim Jones' views of the state's judicial system are extremist

Here are the judicial interviews state officials don’t want you to see

Another year of lousy school test results proves state officials aren’t interested in “accountability”

State panel deletes video record of Supreme Court candidate interviews

Powerful lobbyists help decide who Idaho's next Supreme Court justice will be

Idaho Health Agency Boss Needs To Go Following Embarrassing Audit

The Untold Truth About The History Of Public Schools

Lack of Affordable Daycare is a Symptom of Government Failure

Government funding for harm reduction projects is not about reducing harm

Leftist initiative's secret aim is more government, less freedom

America’s national elite has become leftist, and it’s time that Idaho’s establishment pushed back

Library director defends pornographic book on 'BDSM,' 'kink,' calling it 'fantastic' and 'a treasure.'

Latest Research

Idaho Freedom Index

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