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OPINION: Progression of a progessive
Jordan is more ambitious than ever

This year’s Democratic primary has enough storylines to keep Idaho voters tuned in well before the May 19 primary and the first Tuesday in November. Paulette Jordan’s entrance into the U.S. Senate race gives the Democrats, at the very least, an interesting candidate to challenge incumbent Jim Risch.

OPINION: Awaiting Iowa
Monday's calamity should be the final death knell of caucuses

We are merely days into the official 2020 election cycle and already the media is confused, the nomination system is broken and most importantly,people are tired.

Guest Voice: Discussing political apathy
Zack Bishop, president of UI's Young Democrats club, talks political engagement

The University of Idaho is politically apathetic. That is not to say there aren’t people who have strong feelings on issues, rather it is an admittance that we would rather […]

OPINION: The value of controversy
We talked extensively about politics last issue, but why is it so important?

Uncomfortable conversations — like the impeachment debate — need to happen. How can we claim to value diversity and varying opinions when there is a culture of silence surrounding the things that matter most?

Why aren’t UI students politically active?
The university currently has no official political groups on campus

There are no current politically-affiliated clubs on the University of Idaho campus, according to Engage UIdaho, an application which lists campus events and student organizations.

UI students should be politically proactive, not just reactive
While there should be more political outlets on campus, students need to do more to start the conversation

Conversations erupt campus wide and everyone seems to have an opinion, but once the event is over, campus is just as quiet as it was before anything happened. The students move on but nothing has changed — and if this is to continue, nothing will change.

Women in government
UI alumnae came back for a panel on women in government and representation Tuesday

ASUI Senator Hannah Spear said with a push to get more women in elected officials, she brought in four University of Idaho alumni to speak about getting women into government […]

Health care takes center stage at community discussion
State Rep. Caroline Nilsson-Troy discussed rural health, transparency with constituents at a gathering Saturday

Representative Caroline Nilsson-Troy spoke to over two dozen community members at the Moscow Chamber of Commerce event Saturday Coffee with District five legislators. District five representatives David Nelson and Bill […]