On Patriotism

All my life, patriotism is something I have felt deeply as part of who I am. I was born in 1976- the bicentennial. Next to Christmas, the fourth of July was always my favorite holiday. To me the USA is the land of promise, where people have the opportunity to rise...

On our right to choose and our right to privacy

Thank you for showing up. That is what we need right now. Keep showing up. I tend to be a little superstitious from time to time, and yesterday’s laser focus on Idaho by the United States Department of Justice, followed by SO MANY KANSANS voting “no!” I feel strongly...

On the summer before an election

While considering how to best spend the next 100 days of my campaign, I realize as a person who has never run for elected office, I must get out and introduce myself to those I hope to represent. I have been doing this all this summer, and I will continue to do so...

June 24, 2022 Group OP-ED

Crystal Ivie (House Candidate D14) Natalie MacLachlan (House Candidate D22) Josi Christensen (House Candidate 21) Destinie Hart (Ada County West Vice Chair) Kaylee Peterson (US House Candidate CD1) Here we are in our collective daze, wearily picking up our armor, we...

We Are Being Oppressed Because We Are Powerful

By Crystal Ivie (House Candidate D14), Josi Christensen (House Candidate 21), Destinie Hart (Ada County West Vice Chair), Kaylee Peterson (US House Candidate CD1), Natalie MacLachlan (House Candidate D22) Here we are in our collective daze, wearily picking up our...

Why I am running

My professor, Barry Condron, taught about the pioneer neurons. These neurons are present very early in the developing animal- from roundworm to human. They are born and then send forward extensions from their cell body to establish a path from the site of their birth...