Big-box legislators
It’s no surprise commercial entities are leading the way in action on gun control

Much has been written about the cycle of shock, desire for action and apathy that follows a mass shooting. It seems as if no matter how raucous the public gets […]

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Think outside the box
People are not their political parties

Politics has always been unappealing to me. When I was younger, I just didn’t care. Now that I care, I’m tired of it. One of the biggest problems with politics […]

Involving everyone
Kathryn Bonzo aims to involve all community members in city council

Coming up on her fourth year as a Moscow City Council member, Kathryn Bonzo keeps a Margarete Mead quote on her wall because she has never doubted a citizen’s capability […]

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Professional politics
We should support politically active students with professionalism

Student lobbyists from the University of Idaho made national headlines after an altercation with Idaho Sen. Dan Foreman Monday at the Idaho State Capitol. The students, part of the Planned […]

Circling the drain on gun violence
High profile shootings bring out the worst in American gun politics

Three of the five deadliest mass shootings in American history have taken place in the past two years. These high-profile events tear apart communities, but also poison the conversation surrounding […]