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"No Small Amount of Hypocrisy ...."2 comments

Wordsmith wrote 1 month ago: The idiocy of those involved in voting ‘nay’ on the Franken amendment continues unabated … more →

Tags: Mike Crapo - Senate, Jim Risch, Franken Amendment, 43rd State Blues

The 'No' Vote on Mr. Franken's Amendment1 comment

Wordsmith wrote 1 month ago: Perhaps our ‘esteemed’ senators – Mike Crapo and Jim Risch – can explain the … more →

Tags: rape, Mike Crapo - Senate, Jim Risch

More on Blue Dog Minnick

Wordsmith wrote 4 months ago: Going along nicely with my post below is Dave Neiwert’s post on Sunday’s CNN program, Jo … more →

Tags: Idaho, Walt Minnick, Health Care, Blue Dogs

Blue Dog Walt3 comments

Wordsmith wrote 4 months ago: Mountain Goat has a piece up that shows Walt Minnick on the run from Mike Stark (blogger for FireDog … more →

Tags: Idaho, Walt Minnick, Health Care, Blue Dogs

House backs Hell's Canyon sheep bill8 comments

Ken Cole wrote 7 months ago: Now it’s up to the Governor. Bighorn sheep near North Fork, Idaho © Ken Cole This bill is not … more →

Tags: Politics, bighorn sheep, domestic and bighorn sheep

Midvale residents say Gov. Otter has abandoned rural Idaho9 comments

Ken Cole wrote 7 months ago: Otter pushes for road money, but residents gripe about feds, wild sheep Here in Idaho the legislatur … more →

Tags: Politics, bighorn sheep, domestic and bighorn sheep, rural fear

Senate OKs new bill to help resolve sheep conflict3 comments

Ken Cole wrote 7 months ago: Will this save the collaborative group? Bighorn Sheep © Ken Cole The new bill, SB1232, passed the Se … more →

Tags: Politics, bighorn sheep, domestic and bighorn sheep

Otter vetoes bill that called for killing bighorns13 comments

Ken Cole wrote 7 months ago: The Governor has vetoed SB1175 leaving SB1232 in its place. Presumably SB1232 will pass the legislat … more →

Tags: Politics, bighorn sheep, domestic and bighorn sheep

Yet Another Bighorn Sheep Related Bill19 comments

Ken Cole wrote 7 months ago: Just introduced today. A new bill was introduced this morning which appears to replace SB 1175.  The … more →

Tags: Politics, bighorn sheep, domestic and bighorn sheep

Don't Come to Work Dressed in Drag

Wordsmith wrote 7 months ago: Could we just be more ignorant?  Please….. Darlene’s World was the spotter on this. Sena … more →

Tags: Human Rights, Hate Speech, Commission on Human Rights of Idaho, Ruthie Johnson, old & ignorant

Zeb Bell's Pitiful Party3 comments

Wordsmith wrote 8 months ago: Since approximately mid-2008, two of Idaho’s progressive bloggers have been keeping tabs on so … more →

Tags: Idaho, Social Justice, Zeb Bell, Hate Speech?

Heads UP! Rally on the 4th of April

Wordsmith wrote 8 months ago: For more information visit http://idahoansforfairness.org and help pass the Idaho Human Rights Act A … more →

Tags: Social Justice, Human Rights, Idaho Human Rights Act Amendment

Idaho Anti-Bighorn Bill May Backfire2 comments

Brian Ertz wrote 8 months ago: A Review of Idaho Senate Bill 1124 Bighorn Sheep in the East Fork Salmon River Canyon. Photo © Ken C … more →

Tags: Grazing and livestock, Politics, wildlife disease, bighorn sheep, Forest Service, Idaho

What's Next, Mr. Stevenson?2 comments

Wordsmith wrote 8 months ago: With all the ongoing hullabaloo surrounding Mr. Bell and his Broadcast Bigots, I found this a bit di … more →

Tags: Human Rights, Zeb Bell and his bigots, Rep. Bert Stevenson, Sen. Nicole LeFavour

Why are Pharmacists, Pharmacists?4 comments

Wordsmith wrote 9 months ago: Sometime in December of 2008, Bush’s HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt issued a ‘rule’ … more →

Tags: Medical Care, ethics, Health & Human Services, conscience rule, pharmacists, medical ethics, Tom Loertscher (R-Iona), Refusing to fill prescriptions, Idaho State Affairs Committee

Teacher Layoffs

drblues wrote 10 months ago: This can’t be good.  The Los Angeles school district is targeting 2,290 teachers for layoff.  … more →

Tags: Politics, Education, libertarian, teacher layoffs, Governor Otter, Paul Krugman

Tracking Racism in Idaho3 comments

Wordsmith wrote 11 months ago: Idaho has been my home since I was between that infant to toddler stage. Of my eight younger sibling … more →

Tags: racism, Idiots on the Loose, misogyny, Michelle Obama, Steve Rule, Canyon County Commission, Racism & Misogyny

Larry Craig loses appeal3 comments

Wordsmith wrote 12 months ago: KBSU 91.3 (NPR) just reported on the news at the top of the hour. Larry lost his appeal to withdraw … more →

Tags: Senatorial misconduct, Larry Craig

When Things Bug the Shit Out of Me2 comments

Wordsmith wrote 1 year ago: Does this bother anyone else? The chairman of the dominant political party in the state, council mem … more →

Tags: Idaho Republicans, GOP in Idaho, norm semanko, housing, Not paying your bills


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