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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More
Yes, It Matters

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More
The Bullies among Us

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More
The Stench on the Bench

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

October 11, 2024
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More
We Need a Media Makeover

We Need a Media Makeover

October 11, 2024
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More
The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

September 17, 2024
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More
Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

September 17, 2024
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
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A Message From The Chair: The Fight For Our Freedoms And Our Futures Goes On

November 7, 2024
Idaho Democrats are underdogs fighting for underdogs. We want strong public schools in every neighborhood, not just affluent towns. We want the next generation to have career opportunities with… Read More

A Message from the Chair: Voters Want Their Real Concerns Addressed

October 31, 2024
Our democracy works best when candidates and elected officials work hard to reach out to their constituents. Over the past few months, I have knocked on doors in Jerome, Hailey, Lapwai, Boise,… Read More

A Message from the Chair: Republicans Fall in Line, Kids Get Left Behind

October 25, 2024
Ensuring children receive needed medical care should be a shared priority. Sadly, Idaho is making national news for epic failure on this front. The Washington Post reported the heart-wrenching story… Read More

A Statement from the Native American Democratic Caucus of Idaho Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day

October 14, 2024
“As Chair of the Native American Democratic Caucus of Idaho, a Nimiipuu woman, and a candidate for the Idaho State House of Representatives, I take pride in celebrating Indigenous… Read More

A Message from the Chair: We Must Unite to Reject Racism

October 9, 2024
When we elect someone to public office, we entrust them with substantial power. With that power comes responsibility. Elected officials must be held to an ethical standard. Those who abuse their… Read More
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