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Do democratic values demand a "Greater Idaho"? - episode of The Compass of Power podcast

Do democratic values demand a "Greater Idaho"?

35 minutes Posted Mar 11, 2023 at 1:00 am.
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Eastern Oregonians have been voting in favor of a plan to move their counties under Idaho's state government. The goal of the "Greater Idaho" movement is Republican rule for conservative places. They are opposed to the progressive politics of Portland. We consider whether the liberal principles of democratic self-governance and minority rights demand this "pipe dream" be given a chance. And we consider how fair or unfair the existing borders of Oregon are.