by Rob Oates Chair Libertarian Party of Idaho "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore!" said Peter Finch as newscaster Howard Beale in the 1976 movie "Network." Are you that mad? You should be. Thirty-two years ago "Network" documented many of the outrages and dangers we're still ...

On the evening news last night it was announced that Senator Larry Craig would like Idahoans to write to him and tell him what they want D.C. to do about the current credit crisis. I took him up on the offer. And then ...

By Rob Oates, Caldwell City Councilman Have you ever served on a jury? Did you know that the jury is one of the most powerful components in our legal system? Unfortunately, a lot of people go to great lengths to make sure ...

Recently Congressman Bill Sali sent out a legislative opinion ballot. Sali’s constituents could choose one of two opinions to send back to Washington D.C.: “Yes! Congressman Sali, I strongly support a renewed emphasis on fixing our illegal immigration problems focusing on ...

This letter was written in response to the most recent "Ask Mom" article "Toilet training our masculine counterparts" Put the seat down, put the seat down. I have a bladder problem and have to go about every other hour day and night. I'm sorry, but my wife can put ...

By Ryan Davidson I just wanted to thank everyone who came out and voted for the cannabis initiatives in Hailey. We had a tremendous victory with three out of the four initiatives passing. Here's a quick run-down of the results: Medical Marijuana Act: YES 687, NO 581 -- Passed Lowest Police Priority Act: ...