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Opinion

EDITORIALSLOCAL COLUMNSGUEST OPINIONSLETTERSTHE IDAHO WAY
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People are leaving blue states like Washington for red ones | Opinion

People are leaving blue states like Washington for red ones | Opinion
Washington has moved steadily toward higher taxes, greater regulation and rising costs of living. | Opinion
July 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Have our representatives given Idaho an America we can be proud of? | Opinion
Guest Opinions

Have our representatives given Idaho an America we can be proud of? | Opinion

July 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Why Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' still has a women problem
Opinion

Why Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' still has a women problem

Updated July 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof
U.S. Viewpoints

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof

Updated July 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Why Elliot Page is actually one of the best parts of 'The Odyssey'
Opinion

Why Elliot Page is actually one of the best parts of 'The Odyssey'

Updated July 20, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Editorial: Finally, a new bridge from the Midwest to Canada. No thanks to Donald Trump
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Finally, a new bridge from the Midwest to Canada. No thanks to Donald Trump

July 20, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Editorial: Four people killed by ICE agents. A lawless administration. It won't stop unless voters act
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Four people killed by ICE agents. A lawless administration. It won't stop unless voters act

July 20, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Commentary: The best insurance against economic uncertainty isn't in Washington
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: The best insurance against economic uncertainty isn't in Washington

July 20, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Editorial: Abolishing the Education Department only works in theory
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Abolishing the Education Department only works in theory

July 20, 2026 at 11:20 AM
LZ Granderson: Voters want what the Democrats' left wing offers
U.S. Viewpoints

LZ Granderson: Voters want what the Democrats' left wing offers

July 20, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Editorial: Get Graham's Russia sanctions bill to Trump's desk
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Get Graham's Russia sanctions bill to Trump's desk

July 20, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Steve Lopez: The doctor who helped save her is in another state, and telemedicine follow-up is prohibited
U.S. Viewpoints

Steve Lopez: The doctor who helped save her is in another state, and telemedicine follow-up is prohibited

Updated July 20, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Anita Chabria: Trump's voter fraud speech was bait. Stop biting
U.S. Viewpoints

Anita Chabria: Trump's voter fraud speech was bait. Stop biting

Updated July 20, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Commentary: America is at war. Pete Hegseth is focused on beards and hormones
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: America is at war. Pete Hegseth is focused on beards and hormones

July 20, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Mark Z. Barabak: Voodoo, exorcism and a killer at age 7. Meet Colorado's Republican nominee for governor
U.S. Viewpoints

Mark Z. Barabak: Voodoo, exorcism and a killer at age 7. Meet Colorado's Republican nominee for governor

Updated July 20, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Amid grinding war, protesting Ukrainians still want their voices and values heard at home
U.S. Viewpoints

Amid grinding war, protesting Ukrainians still want their voices and values heard at home

Updated July 20, 2026 at 8:46 AM
How America's newspapers lost their voice
U.S. Viewpoints

How America's newspapers lost their voice

Updated July 20, 2026 at 6:55 AM
South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper
U.S. Viewpoints

South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper

Updated July 20, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company
U.S. Viewpoints

Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company

Updated July 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM
ICE detained me for 80 days. America's silence is no longer an option.
Opinion

ICE detained me for 80 days. America's silence is no longer an option.

Updated July 20, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Opinion

I'm 16. Permanent daylight saving time won't help students. | Your Turn

Updated July 20, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Opinion

Who is Andy Burnham, Britain's surprising new prime minister? | Opinion

Updated July 20, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Opinion

The new college virtue isn't about if you cheat, but how well | Opinion

Updated July 20, 2026 at 3:16 AM
I thought I knew everything at 20. At 29, I'm glad I was wrong. | Opinion
Opinion

I thought I knew everything at 20. At 29, I'm glad I was wrong. | Opinion

Updated July 20, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Commentary: Imports ride to the White House's rescue, again
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Imports ride to the White House's rescue, again

July 20, 2026 at 2:07 AM

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