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MY TURN: Time for greater diversity
OK, here’s my question: How is it that the same issues with ready-made solutions suddenly appear across the country in the states with Republican controlled state legislatures?
OPINION: Principles are more important than politicians
Kootenai County Democrats strive to elevate loyalty to principles over loyalty to politicians. It’s what makes us different from the opposing party. No President is a God above the law.
OPINION: Is Idaho really being invaded by migrants seeking government handouts?
We have heard recent claims that Idaho is being invaded by hordes of undocumented immigrants seeking to vote in Idaho elections and grab government handouts. T…
MY TURN: Fireworks: Enforce the law or get off the ladder
Some people feel there are more important things to worry about. Nate Doe thinks we should “deal with it” as his momma used to say. Perhaps Nate should speak with the family whose house burned due to fireworks.
The importance of a jury of our peers
Back in June, around the date of summer’s official start, I received a jury summons in the mail.from Kootenai County. It had been a couple of decades since I w…
OPE: Where government critiques itself
Under-the-radar group of analysts assesses effectiveness of Idaho statutory programs
A new La Niña may be around the corner
Sunday’s high temperature of 103 degrees in Coeur d’Alene was, and will likely be, the hottest reading of this summer season.
HUCKLEBERRIES: Lucky from day one
The first lottery ticket sold in Kootenai County wasn’t a winner. But Duane Hagadone didn’t care.
MY TURN: Response to Brent Regan’s “Opinion: Trifecta of lies”
As far as being lied to by the media, Fox (Entertainment media) has been adjudicated to have done exactly that in their “Stop the Steal” efforts in support of our former president and convicted felon, Donald J. Tru…
OPINION: The Open Primaries Initiative will protect public school sports programs
Having grown up in a small farming community, I can attest that public schools are the heart and soul of most communities in Idaho. Local folks of every politi…
OPINION: Trifecta of lies
Biden’s now infamous performance in the presidential debate was devastating to the media narrative and a shock to those they had brainwashed. Biden supporters …
MY TURN: Freedom to vote
Idahoans praise a lifestyle uncluttered by government overreach yet are allowing politicians to chip away one of our state’s most cherished freedoms. With each…
Taking tennis’s temperature with Trey
While we were warming up he explained that his Dad, Robert, taught him from an early age that he should be able to play tennis with a Pringle chip in his mouth…
MY TURN: Rightwing Republicans want to cut voters out
Dear, True Idaho Republican Voters. Right Wing Republicans want to cut you out of choosing the Republican candidates who will be in the General Election. They think the Republican Precinct Committeemen on the centr…
OPINION: Where do we go from here?
As Americans and members of our North Idaho community, we have a pivotal choice to make: How do we respond to political violence?