Jim Jones

Jim Jones is a Vietnam combat veteran who served 8 years as Idaho Attorney General (1983-1991) and 12 years as Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court (2005-2017).

What’s with the Mountain States Policy Center? Part One

My theory is that the Idaho Freedom Foundation has sustained substantial damage to its credibility so MSPC was called in to present a gentler voice in advocating for the same things.

Idaho owes a debt of gratitude to its longest-serving attorney general

Inside are just a few examples of the dedicated service Lawrence Wasden performed for the people of Idaho.

Can we improve public education by subsidizing private education?

If we really want to improve our public schools, we should make a point of valuing our teachers.

 Americans can honor our veterans by doing their democracy homework

If we take seriously our obligation to honor those who have risked their lives to protect and preserve the American system, each and every one of us must stay better informed on the issues of critical importance to the state and nation.

What we risk by restricting our kids’ view of history and culture

It is important that the young people of this state and nation be exposed to a wide range of books, even though some may contain words or concepts that make people uncomfortable.

  Idaho Freedom Foundation flails in its quest to tar Idaho’s public schools

Instead of trying to tear them down, like IFF loves to do, we should be doing our level best to build them up with proper funding and strong public support.

The Idaho Freedom Foundation misinforms about the education initiative

It is a contemptible lie to claim they are trying to subvert local values, instead of doing their level best to give our kids a decent education.

The U.S. Supreme Court warns against state funding of private schools

Idaho voters need to let legislators know that the diversion of taxpayer money to private schooling will further degrade public education for Idaho kids.

We can pay respect to our fallen by being better Americans

Let’s mourn and honor them on Memorial Day and pledge that we will not let their sacrifice be for naught.

  The Idaho Freedom Foundation’s bark is much worse than its bite

Many of the politicians who have danced to its tune in recent years went down to defeat.