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The summer of 2026 was a hot one for many
The Summer of 2026 brought exceptional heat to many parts of the world, including the U.S. According to the World …
Minors have rights, too
Thanks to the dubious content of popular television, most people - minors included - have heard of Miranda warnings, which are generally waived in writing and poorly understood. Named after the landmark U.S. Suprem…
Today is Groundhog Day; will we see an early spring?
Many people in the blizzard-wracked areas of New England are asking, "when does spring get here?" Well, today is Ground-hog Day. The world's most famous groundhog of all time, Punxsutawney Phil, the Pennsylvania wo…
Religion oppressed - or the oppressor?
After reading both the letter to the editor by Ron Vieselmeyer in Sunday's paper, and the My Turn column by Pastor Stuart W. Bryan, of Trinity Church, I will not be silent any longer. Both parties represent that an…
Don't buy the lies of Common Core foes
It is amazing that eight years after the Idaho Core Standards were conceived by Superintendent Tom Luna and Governor Butch Otter, four years after they were approved by the Legislature and two years after they were…
Don't let them indoctrinate our children
Just a few months ago I knew very little about common core. After learning what it was all about, I have vowed to do everything I can to stop it in Idaho. I decided to write a resolution against common core and pre…
UPIG and other Super Bowl disses
Attention all 12th man, and woman, fans of Idaho; I hope you enjoy the game that is fast approaching. Here are a few bits of trivia about where the game is being played.
Senator's journal tracks legislative goings-on
It is an honor to be your State Senator from Coeur d'Alene. Thank you. The legislative session started Jan. 12, and it has been non-stop ever since. What an interesting experience! I'm up at 5 a.m. and don't get ba…
MLP: Contrary to expectation
It sounds like another word invented by that Snitty (yet delightful) Bitty, Mary Poppins. Paraprosdokian is indeed a real word, Dear Readers, but one guaranteed to make Uncle Albert laugh his way to the ceiling.
The facts on tribal gaming
Newspaper articles correctly state the Kootenai Tribe and other Idaho tribal governments are concerned about the proliferation of what are referred to as "historical horse racing machines." Unfortunately, readers h…
Parental rights have limits, thank God
On Jan. 24, a My Turn printed in The Press called for a Constitutional Amendment to ensure complete parental control over the upbringing and education of their children. Its rationale for this action was that God h…
Government doesn't have to work slowly
Do the actions of the Legislature in the State of Idaho have an impact on your life?
Mayor serves her city well
Looking for a local hero? Look no further than Athol Mayor Darla Kuhman.
Vase of clay
I've been thinking a lot today. What allows one to have a privileged life while another suffers daily? Why might I miss home when I sleep in my own bed every night? What makes me giggle when my wife enters the livi…
Warmest year yet? Not so fast, NOAA
If a public opinion poll showed that the difference between the support for political candidates was less than the survey's margin of error, most people would understand that the candidates were effectively tied.
Happy rats don't do drugs
It doesn't take an expert in psychology to know that drugs (like Oreos) are addictive. Nearly a century of research confirms it, mostly with rats. Why rats? Sure, they're small, cheap, docile, breed faster than rab…