An Eastern Oregon effort to join Idaho reflects the growing American divide
The Greater Idaho movement had sputtered along for years, gaining little traction. But then, the coronavirus hit in the spring of 2020.
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The Greater Idaho movement had sputtered along for years, gaining little traction. But then, the coronavirus hit in the spring of 2020.
An Eastern Oregon effort to join the Gem State, known as the Greater Idaho movement, reflects the growing American divide.
The secession of Eastern Oregon would require approval by Congress; so far, there have been ballot measures, and there has been a lot of talk.
ENTERPRISE, Oregon — This small ranching town, surrounded by towering tree-topped mountains and a valley of rolling grass fields, sits tucked into the northeast corner of the state — both
The Greater Idaho movement, which wants to secede from Oregon and become a part of its neighbor to the east, is gaining traction.