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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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Opinion

Camp Cruelty

July 15, 2025
“What distinguishes a concentration camp from a prison (in the modern sense) is that it functions outside of a judicial system. The prisoners are not indicted or convicted of any crime by… Read More

It Is Happening Here

July 14, 2025
A few months back, I had a conversation with someone who rolled her eyes at the notion that Donald Trump is acting like Hitler. Even as he was trying to stifle the press, control the justice system,… Read More

Who Are Those Masked Men?

July 13, 2025
Back in the day, many heroes wore masks: Batman, the Lone Ranger, Iron Man. Sadly, we’re in an era of another kind of mask, the kind that “Halloween’s” Michael Myers favored,… Read More

The Madness of King Donald

July 12, 2025
He exhibited signs of mania and wildly erratic behavior, lashing out at anyone and everyone around him. He made terrible political decisions, humiliating his country and weakening it on the world… Read More

Corruption In "Plane" Sight

July 11, 2025
Abe Lincoln was offered a herd of elephants. In 1880, Queen Victoria sent President Rutherford Hayes a beautiful desk made from the salvaged timbers of the HMS Resolute (which is still used in the… Read More

Ice, Ice Baby

May 12, 2025
Donald Trump seems to have a thing for making others suffer. In his first administration, he made a big show of separating children – including nursing babies – from their migrant… Read More

Down The Memory Hole

May 11, 2025
Since the Trump administration came back into power, there’s been a concerted effort to “disappear” all kinds of historical facts and figures in our country. Trump brays that DEI… Read More

“First They Came For…”

May 10, 2025
He attempted a coup. When it failed, he embarked on a brash campaign of revenge and retribution. With a deep sense of grievance among the population, the environment was ripe for his message. He took… Read More
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A Message from the Chair: Congress Has Surrendered to Trump. Idaho's Delegation Is Leading the Retreat.

July 25, 2025
Duty to country should come before loyalty to any politician. Members of Congress are elected to protect the people and uphold the Constitution. Idaho’s Republican delegation has abandoned that… Read More

Simpson and Fulcher Flee D.C. to Avoid Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files

July 23, 2025
In response to House Republicans fleeing the Capitol and beginning the August recess early to avoid the release of the Epstein files, Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea released the… Read More

Idaho Democrats Celebrate Appointment of Annie Henderson Haws to Represent District 16

July 22, 2025
On July 22, 2025, Governor Brad Little appointed Annie Henderson Haws to the Idaho House of Representatives, filling the District 16, Seat B vacancy. She will serve the remainder of the term through… Read More

6 Months In, Trump and Republicans Are Screwing Over Working Idahoans

July 20, 2025
As Idahoans endure 6 months of Donald Trump’s billionaires-first agenda, Idaho Democratic Party Spokesperson Avery Roberts released the following statement: “Trump said he’d… Read More

A Message from the Chair: Republicans Just Cut Lifesaving Care. Again.

July 18, 2025
When someone’s health fails or a child is born with a disability, families step up. They cancel plans, quit jobs, and do what needs to be done. But even the strongest families need help. For… Read More