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In the Magic Valley, Encouraging People to Vote Isn’t Scandalous — It’s Civic Empowerment
Guest Editorial by Chenele Dixon
Jan 19
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What Happens When the Court Proves a Scorecard is Dishonest?
Bryan Smith took IFF’s scorecard arguments to the Supreme Court and lost.
Jan 17
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Gregory Graf
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What the Army’s Recruiting Turnaround Tells Us
As an Army veteran who enlisted at 17 years old, and served in both the Montana and Idaho Army National Guard, I have watched with great interest over…
Jan 16
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Ben Watson
Who gets to call whom a RINO
Guest Editorial by the Magic Valley Times-News Editorial Board
Jan 12
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When “Party Integrity” Becomes Party Control
Why this rule change should concern every Idaho Republican
Jan 9
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Becky Funk
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December 2025
Critchfield: Igniting a Civics Spirit with the National Civics Bee
News Release From Superintendent Debbie Critchfield
Dec 21, 2025
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Idaho’s Economy Is not the Enemy; It’s the Foundation of Our Communities
Guest Editorial by Linda Wright Hartgen
Dec 20, 2025
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Why Washington's Interest In the Colorado River Is a Good Sign for the West
As an Idahoan and a lifelong Westerner, I spend a lot of time driving through the states that rely on the Colorado River.
Dec 20, 2025
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Ben Watson
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Gen Z Republicans Are Not a Finished Product
Recently, while perusing RealClearPolitics, I came across a piece from City Journal examining what Gen Z Republicans actually think.
Dec 20, 2025
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Ben Watson
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Why I Refused to Publish Doug Toomer’s Response Justifying Antisemitic Presentation
Political Potatoes Stands Up For Religious Liberty and Rejects Dehumanizing Behavior
Dec 16, 2025
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Gregory Graf
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The Legacy of Courage in a Culture of Outrage
American politics has always been a contest of ideas, and Idaho is no exception.
Dec 15, 2025
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Becky Funk
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The Gaetz Divide: Why I’m Opting Out of Lincoln Day 2026
Because principles aren’t optional
Dec 11, 2025
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Russell Mann
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