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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.
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’…
OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited
Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance
OPINION: Are you a North Idaho Republican?
Here's what North Idaho Republicans believe.
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…
OPINION: Is this the Republican Party we want in Kootenai County?
Bottom of May primary ballot should be top of mind
OPINION: AI concerns aren't just hallucinations
Potential for good - and not-so-good - abundant in medical field and elsewhere
OPINION: Why your vote in May matters
Future of the Idaho Republican Party is on the ballot
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.
OPINION: Idaho Republicans reclaim roots amid division
Precinct committee challengers understand role as workers, not representatives
OPINION: Let’s put spotlight on Idaho for right reasons
Getting more voters involved will minimize impact of extremists
OPINION: Group condemns extremist 'culture of permission'
Mayor Hammond honored; Idaho Freedom Foundation criticized
OPINION: Rejecting racism and the status quo
Party of Lincoln must root out racism
OPINION: Stop spending my money on stupid stuff!
Here's one great way to stem the insanity.
OPINION: Precinct by precinct, take back your party
Take part in this critical primary election
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 …
OPINION: Housing problems — and solutions — focus of new column
Restructuring means important work will continue