Judge them by what they say and do, not by what dark money interests say

Political contests in Idaho seem to be getting uglier with each passing year. The closing of the Republican primary in…

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Will Labrador succeed in an effort to politicize county prosecutor offices?

When I served as Idaho Attorney General in the 1980s, there was a strong bond between my office and the…

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Your vote on May 21 could change the direction of the Dorothy Moon GOP

During these last few years, the Republican Party has strayed far from its traditional roots as a political party dedicated…

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How can you tell if a candidate is really a conservative?

I recently heard from a long-time Republican friend who was “troubled by how people just look for the word ‘conservative’…

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This primary election will be the last where smear campaigns succeed

Ever since the Republican Party decided to close its primary elections in 2011, we have witnessed increasingly nasty, truth-deprived GOP…

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The Idaho Constitution strictly prohibits public funds for religious schooling

Legislators who insist on using taxpayer money to pay for private schooling consistently claim that their so-called “school choice” schemes…

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The morality police won in this chapter, but that’s not the end of the book

Idaho has an interesting history of occasionally using the power of government for or against religion. Fortunately, when all is…

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Many legislators ignored or defied the Idaho Constitution this session

Before commencing work, every Idaho legislator must solemnly swear to support the Idaho Constitution. That is pretty much a no-brainer.…

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Labrador can stand up for his anti-abortion supporters, but will he?

April 24 could be a critical turning point in Raul Labrador’s tenure as Idaho Attorney General–an opportunity to shine on…

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