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The most important political issues are not thrilling conflicts of values that pit neighbor against neighbor and fuel the raging fire of culture war. They're boring, bureaucratic techincalties that...
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Raj Patel Talks Green Revolution and Sustainable Farming
Economist and food activist Raj Patel spoke to a crowded room at Boise State Thursday night. His speech centered on the Green Revolution of the 1940s-1970s and the ways it has contributed to...
View ArticleGOP Candidate Herman Cain Makes John Lennon Roll Over in Grave
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View ArticleNeed Something To Do Tuesday?
Considering the lack of yard signs that usually let citizens know they will soon be called upon to cast a ballot, it's not surprising that many Boiseans don't know that there's an election nye. Well,...
View ArticleMan Suffers Headbutt, Bite at the Polls
You think voting in Idaho sucks? Try almost losing your nose at the polls.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleHuntsman's Daughters Sing His Praises, to the Tune of Timberlake
Submitted without comment: Former Utah Gov. and current Republican Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman's daughters singing a Huntsman campaign jingle to the tune of "SexyBack," by Justin Timberlake. [...
View ArticleHow Long Would it Take Mitt Romney to Earn Your Salary?
After some posturing and flip-flopping on the subject, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney released his tax returns, showing that his total income was in the neighborhood of $21.6 million in...
View ArticleRon Paul Gets Glitter Bombed
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul got a face-full of glitter at a recent campaign event as part of a running protest against those perceived as being opposed to same-sex marriage. Paul's...
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Politico Glenn Greenwald Reps ACLU Idaho
Prolific political commentator Glenn Greenwald—author of books on the George W. Bush administration and most recently, With Liberty and Justice for Some—visited Boise on Feb. 11. All morning prior to...
View ArticleNeed Something To Do Tuesday?
Even the most cursory look at the news can give one the impression that the world is in flames, especially here in Idaho, where we've recently seen the Republican-controlled Legislature shoot down...
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Shoot a Mountain Lion, Lose Your Job?
It's legal to hunt a lot of game in Idaho, so when people from out of state decide they want to come to Idaho and hunt, it is not normally an issue. People from around the world come to hunt elk,...
View ArticleSantorum Makes a Horror Film
Rick Santorum's campaign released a new web video this week that looks far more like a low-budget horror film than it does a campaign ad. It features a dark montage of scenes from a post-apocalyptic...
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Wondering What Your Taxes Pay For?
El hefe President Barack Obama promised America a thing or 16 whilst running for office. And according to Politifact's Obamameter, his record is better than his detractors give him credit for.… [ Read...
View ArticleObama Rallies Students and Romney Puts Them to Sleep
Once, maybe twice, it's been mentioned that there is something of an enthusiasm gap to be closed for the GOP's soon-to-be-nominee, Willard "Mittens" Romney. To illustrate it, the good folks over at...
View ArticleWhat Does Social Media Tell us About Idaho Politics?
With the primary election coming up, BW put together some quick metrics using social media. Number of "likes" on Facebook: Idaho Republican Party: 446Idaho Democratic Party: 3,772Ada County Democrats:...
View ArticleIllinois Representative Jerry Maguires Congress
Illinois Rep. Mike Bost probably had a point he wanted to make when he spoke to Congress Tuesday. It might have been something about pension reforms.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this...
View ArticleDevo Launches Campaign to Remember Mitt Romney's Dog, Seamus
New wave legend and spud-enthusiast Devo has whipped it good with its latest endeavor: an online campaign for voters to remember Mitt Romney's dog, Seamus, who was strapped to the roof of the car on a...
View ArticleNeed Something To Do Wednesday?
At this point in the campaign season, we hear something new every day that has to do with the November election. Tonight, you can hear an unusually well-thought-out perspective (instead of your crazy...
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Need Something To Do Monday?
The date Sept. 17 may seem pretty unremarkable. But in 1787, today's date was a pretty big effin' deal.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleSarah Silverman Mouths Off on Voter ID Laws
Comedian Sarah Silverman has never been known to hide her politics or her potty mouth. But in a recent Web video she made criticizing the wave of voter ID laws that have been sweeping across the...
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