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Homeschooling is a Cornerstone of Educational Freedom

By Samuel T. Lair
October 21, 2024
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Pierce v. Society of Sisters, which affirmed that a parent’s discretion over the education of their children is not a privilege bestowed by the state but an unalienable right. In the memorable words of Justice McReynolds: “The child is not the mere creature […]
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Mike Simpson, Scott Bedke Come Out Against Prop 1

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff
October 18, 2024
The final members of Idaho’s leadership on both federal and state levels have announced their opposition to Proposition 1, which will be on Idahoans’ ballots in November. Congressman Mike Simpson, who represents Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District, confirmed with Idaho Dispatch that he opposes the proposition that, if passed, would implement jungle primaries and ranked choice […]
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Ranked Choice Voting – Deceptions and Lies

By Ronald M. Nate, Ph.D.
October 17, 2024
Ranked choice voting (RCV), also known as Proposition 1 on our ballots in November, is a dangerous, confusing, and troublesome gambit. If you have any doubts about the integrity of the election process in Idaho, switching to RCV would likely make things worse.  Here are just a few of the bizarre realities of RCV. Maine […]
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Illegal Immigrants Are a Drain on Idaho’s Taxpayers

By Fred Birnbaum
October 15, 2024
Recently, the leftist organization Idaho Center For Fiscal Policy (ICFP) reported on a national study that illegal immigrants contribute $72 million in Idaho taxes per year, and they pay taxes at a higher rate than citizens in the top 1%.   First off, the only way illegals can pay income taxes is with fraudulently obtained social […]

Dirty Secret: Proposition 1 Would Encourage Political Candidates to Lie to You

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff
October 14, 2024
There’s a lot to dislike about Proposition 1.  One half of the initiative, ranked choice voting, is confusing, error-riddled, and nearly impossible to audit. The other half, open primaries, would undo much of the progress conservatives have made in the Legislature in the past few election cycles.  But, there’s something far darker, and more insidious […]
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To Stem the Flow of Illegal Immigrants, Idaho Must Stop Funding their Handouts

By Niklas Kleinworth
October 4, 2024
The United States Border Patrol encountered more than two million illegal aliens since October last year — more than the population of Idaho. Despite boasting a red-state image, Idaho invites illegals into our state, and the welfare system, with publicly funded handouts like food and healthcare.  Though still a far cry from California-style policies offering […]

Media bias, dishonesty on full display as Idahoans consider Proposition 1

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff
October 4, 2024
It’s easy to slam media outlets and paint them as mouthpieces for the left. It’s harder to produce actual evidence of that claim. But not much harder. Right before our eyes, some Idaho news outlets are giving residents a masterclass on bias and narrative-building by omission.  Last week, Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced his opposition […]

Idaho Must Lead the Way on Illegal Immigration Policy

By Ronald M. Nate, Ph.D.
October 3, 2024
What if a known murderer breaks into your house tonight while you’re having a nice dinner? Would you offer them a meal? Money? Give them your job?  Probably not; you’re more likely to call the police, pull a gun, or pretty much anything else to keep your family and home safe. Now, imagine the known […]

Governor Little announces opposition to Proposition 1

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff
October 3, 2024
Last week, Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced his opposition to the Proposition, which would expose party primaries to outside agitators, implement a jungle primary system, and enact ranked choice voting. Here is Little’s full statement rejecting the leftist-backed proposition:  As we inch closer to a big election, we reflect on the extraordinary importance of our […]
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Time to Protect Idaho against Biden’s Border Treason

By Fred Birnbaum
October 2, 2024
The immigration invasion sanctioned by President Biden against the American people is treason. Strong words, to be sure, but every day the evidence accumulates to back up these charges! The first sentence of Article III, section 3 of the U.S. Constitution reads, “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, […]

Idaho’s congressional delegation – save one member – comes out against Prop 1’s ranked choice voting

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff
October 1, 2024
Three members of Idaho's congressional delegation have come out opposed to Proposition 1, a ballot measure that if adopted would rewrite the Gem State’s entire election system.  Idaho’s two U.S. senators, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, have come out in complete opposition to Proposition 1, as has Congressman Russ Fulcher, who represents Idaho’s 1st Congressional […]
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Want Tax Cuts? Stop the Spending!

By Ronald M. Nate, Ph.D.
September 25, 2024
One of the favorite phrases of conservative budget hawks in the Idaho Legislature is “starve the beast.” What they mean is that if you want to control or even reverse outrageous government growth, then you need to stop appropriating (spending) so much money. Government agencies will always find a way to spend more money once […]

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