December 10, 2020

Ada Dems Chair: Cultivating the Political Field

Boise, ID – Politics is like farming. We harvest what we nurture and grow. When we encourage or simply ignore poisonous, dangerous rhetoric, it should be no surprise when people feel comfortable taking hateful action. We are all responsible for fighting intimidation, threats, and hostility in our communities. It is purely harassment and intimidation to track down someone’s home, stand …

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December 2, 2020

An Idaho Democrat believes capitalists are Democrats

Almost ten years ago, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics. I love the science because the solution to many of the world’s great challenges can be found in economics. One of the most impactful lessons I learned was that capitalism has three pillars: free markets, competition and innovation, and the voluntary exchange of goods. The three pillars stimulate …

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December 2, 2020

Thankful

I’m thankful this year because all my family and friends whom I care about and who care about me are still in my life; I didn’t get COVID and only three of my friends did and survived (I did quarantine once); my brother sent me two N95 masks so I feel safer when shopping even if I may not be; …

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December 2, 2020

JUST DO IT

As I’ve said to my kids (and myself) many, many times during this pandemic, “suck it up, buttercup!” Masking up and keeping our distance — two actions that we are doing that more than ever now says, “I care about the health of Idahoans and the people who go to work every day to care for us.” Yes, masking up …

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December 2, 2020

THANK YOU, TEACHERS

Raise your hand if sharing your workspace with 25 to 30 kids is your idea of perfect. I see the Idaho public school teachers out there! Most of us can’t imagine the challenges these amazing professionals are overcoming to do their job during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a retired teacher and school counselor, I was curious how teachers in our …

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January 15, 2019

Our two newest County Commissioners and our County Coroner were sworn in today, January 14th, 2019. Congratulations Diana Lachiando, Kendra Kenyon and Dotti Owens. We know you will work hard to represent Ada County voices and to improve our quality of life.

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September 18, 2018

Proposition 2 Would Expand Healthcare for Idahoans in the Gap Population

By Caitlin Copple Masingill Precinct Captain for District 16, Precinct 1608 Idahoans have the chance to expand Medicaid on November 6 by voting “yes” on Proposition 2. Initiatives and referendums are less common in Idaho than in neighboring states, mostly because it’s harder to qualify. However, thanks to groups like Reclaim Idaho, the Close the Gap coalition, and Idahoans for …

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July 11, 2018

Several Hundred Attend District 18 Democrats Campaign Kickoff BBQ

BBQ speaker group photo including Ada Dems chair Jackie Groves, D18 Senator Janie Ward-Engelking, Lt. Governor candidate Kristin Collum, Gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan, D18 Representative Ilana Rubel, and D18 Representative candidate Brooke Green.

  As volunteers setup and prepared for the Third Biennial Idaho District 18 Democrats Campaign Kickoff BBQ, a nice breeze and moderate temps set the stage for a beautiful late June evening. But volunteers worked feverishly knowing that hundreds of progressive friends would be arriving soon! Every two years the Idaho District 18 Democrats put on this free BBQ with …

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February 22, 2018

Annual Valentines Day Dinner Draws Dozens

The banquet room at Casa Mexico was filled with good people, delicious food, and fabulous desserts! Mayor Bieter and his family joined the District 15 Democrats as they held their Annual Valentine Dinner and Dessert Auction on February 9, 2018. District 15 Candidates Jim Bratnober (Idaho Senate), Jake Ellis (Idaho House Seat 15B) and Steve Berch (Idaho Seat 15A) were …

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