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Idaho Politics & Beyond — Op-Ed: Politics Starts Here. By Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon (11/20/25)
Dorothy Moon asks citizens to pay attention to what’s happening locally — at home — rather than spending time obsessing over national and international politics. We strongly concur.
Do something locally, in your community and your state, where elected officials are closest to the people. Some local officials may ignore you — trust us, we’ve had this experience — but more will listen at the local level than at the federal or international level.
ED NOTE
Moon's op-ed focuses on Idaho issues, but the gist applies to all states.Summary (Grok ai, edited)
Benjamin Franklin said we have a republic if we can keep it. National news may dominate the headlines, but local politics is where the real work gets done. It’s time to step up, get engaged, and do your part to keep our republic. — Dorothy Moon
While global issues such as Epstein, Venezuela, the Federal Reserve, and oil prices dominate news, attention should focus on local matters.
The Idaho Legislature's 2026 session will address public-school policy, immigration, social issues, taxes, and spending, amid state government spending that exceeds tax revenue.
Before the session, Republican Party officers will hold a 2026 Winter Meeting (tinyurl.com/yury3d7c) to debate and pass resolutions that guide lawmakers in creating bills. Past resolutions from the 2025 meeting on marijuana penalties, indecent exposure, banning DEI at universities, and election security became laws.
Upcoming topics include:
Enforcing immigration laws.
Handling Medicaid Expansion for able-bodied adults.
Potentially adopting President Trump's proposal to eliminate taxes on tips for state taxes.
Moon urges constituents to contact their local elected officials to influence decisions; otherwise, special interest lobbyists who often fund (or wine and dine) them will seize the day.
