May 27, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
WHAT IS WORTH STRIVING FOR? Between the many ways we recreate and socialize on Memorial Day in the beauty of our shared home, it is sometimes easy to overlook the ultimate acts of service that reflect this day of remembrance. Memorial Day should ask more of us than a...Apr 22, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE, MAY 19 In less than a month, on May 19, voters will choose who will appear on the ballot this November. In a Republican-dominated state like Idaho, many Conservative candidates believe this is their finish line. For Democrats, May...Apr 15, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
STARVING FOR COMPETENCY Over the last week, people around the world watched a diverse crew of three Americans and one Canadian travel deeper into space than any human has before. Together, we felt a collective moment of wonder and pride. The mission put things into...Apr 8, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
WHEN ‘PEACE’ IS JUST A SLOGAN The greatest barrier to peace and human dignity is not disagreement — it’s leaders who don’t actually want peace: people in power who benefit from conflict. It’s time for America, and specifically Kootenai County, to take a...Apr 1, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
GOVERNOR LITTLE MUST VETO HB 752 The Idaho Legislature has just handed Gov. Brad Little a bill that should shock the conscience of every person in our state. HB 752 will turn Idaho into a place where a person’s choice of restroom could lead to a life sentence in state...Mar 25, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
LEADERS HAVE LOST THE PLOT While America careens toward another endless Middle East war and the cost of living skyrockets, Idaho’s Republican supermajority remains laser-focused on what it believes matters most: making sure everyone uses the “right” bathroom. I wish...Mar 18, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE? In 2026, far-right legislators in Idaho have given us a case study in how not to run a state. When we elect people to represent us, we trust them to carefully manage our hard-earned tax dollars and advocate for the things that matter most to our...Mar 11, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
HOPE HAS A PLAN With the chaos swirling around us, it can be easy to check out and give in to cynicism. Yet something remarkable is happening across Idaho. More people than ever are interested in protecting our Constitution, standing up for their neighbors, and...Mar 4, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
WAR AND PEACE Just when you think things can’t get any crazier, an impulsive president, backed by an incompetent cabinet, kicks a Middle Eastern hornet’s nest. Our hearts are with the service members and their families who have already given the last full measure of...Feb 25, 2026 | A Word from the Chair |
IGNITING HOPE IN KOOTENAI COUNTY On Saturday evening, I had the privilege of welcoming hundreds of local Democrats to our largest annual event. The Democracy Dinner inspired all of us to stand up for a government rooted in values. As I looked out across the room, I...
