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Guest Op-Eds

From time to time the Coeur d'Alene Press publishes guest opinions as op-eds (opposite the editorial page) in the print edition. These guest op-eds are accepted for consideration from business, government or community organization leaders, current or former elected officials, and Idaho syndicated and Kootenai County local opinion writers we have agreements with. For consideration, submit to mdolan@cdapress.com.

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago

OPINION: Open primaries will foster a stronger, truer Republican Party

Idaho's Republican Party is at a crossroads. The closed primary system we implemented in 2011 has distorted Idaho’…

Updated 6 months ago
OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited

Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance

Updated 6 months ago
OPINION: Are you a North Idaho Republican?

Here's what North Idaho Republicans believe.

Updated 6 months ago
OPINION: Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded

When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses l…

Updated 6 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Is this the Republican Party we want in Kootenai County?

Bottom of May primary ballot should be top of mind

Updated 6 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: AI concerns aren't just hallucinations

Potential for good - and not-so-good - abundant in medical field and elsewhere

Updated 6 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: Why your vote in May matters

Future of the Idaho Republican Party is on the ballot

Updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: Saving our Republican soul

Conservative focus is on individual dignity, the creation of opportunities with freedom to succeed, and a government that serves - but not rules - its people.

Updated 6 months, 4 weeks ago
OPINION: Idaho Republicans reclaim roots amid division

Precinct committee challengers understand role as workers, not representatives

Updated 6 months, 4 weeks ago
OPINION: Let’s put spotlight on Idaho for right reasons

Getting more voters involved will minimize impact of extremists

Updated 7 months ago
OPINION: Group condemns extremist 'culture of permission'

Mayor Hammond honored; Idaho Freedom Foundation criticized

Updated 7 months ago
OPINION: Rejecting racism and the status quo

Party of Lincoln must root out racism

Updated 7 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Stop spending my money on stupid stuff!

Here's one great way to stem the insanity.

Updated 7 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: Precinct by precinct, take back your party

Take part in this critical primary election

Updated 7 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: For Sunshine Week, consider creating an Open Government Ombudsman

Happy National Sunshine Week! No, I’m not talking about the weather getting better and days getting longer but the time of year that Americans across the country celebrate the importance of open government laws to …

Updated 7 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: Housing problems — and solutions — focus of new column

Restructuring means important work will continue