Evan Koch
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OPINION: Questions for Republicans
The drastic measures being orchestrated by Elon Musk and his DOGE operators are a coup attempt.
OPINION: The intersection of religion and politics
In the 1960s, clerics led powerful movements to protest human rights violations and war. It was their religious devotion that motivated them to step into publi…
OPINION: With malice toward none; with charity for all
In the spirit of working together to build something bigger than ourselves — a more perfect and bipartisan union — the Kootenai County Democrats are reaching a…
OPINION: Peaceful, not passive
Two distinct occasions collided on Monday: Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. One event marked the peaceful transfer of power, and the other remi…
OPINION: Presidents Day in Coeur d'Alene will be noteworthy
One month from now, we will celebrate Presidents Day. For one day of the year, we remember outstanding American presidents and their most important contributio…
OPINION: Waging peace, fighting disease, building hope
Four years ago this week, thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. upset by the outcome of the presidential election. We saw what happens when a presid…
OPINION: Looking forward to the New Year
What might America encounter in 2025? Strange social media pronouncements from the President-Elect give us good reason to wonder about what’s to come.
OPINION: What's the Democrats' plan?
What’s the Democrats’ plan going forward? Many people have asked me this question. They want to know: how will Democrats confront, defend, and ultimately overc…
OPINION: Politics is an inexact science
Politics is an inexact science. We rarely know with complete confidence why one candidate for office wins or why another candidate loses.
OPINION: Mr. President-Elect, eat your veggies
The holiday season is here, and so are all the delicious treats. From Christmas cookies and candies to festive drinks and more, it's a season full of joy — and…
OPINION: The gratitude attitude
Tomorrow, many Americans will pause, gather around a dinner table, and remember all the reasons we have to be thankful.
OPINION: Who we are as Democrats
Our values define who we are. When all is said and done, human beings have nothing but our values to rely on.
OPINION: What do Democrats do now?
What do we do when elections hands us a loss? The answer to this question is different for everybody. But for the politically involved, it is especially reveal…
OPINION: Hope won
As you read this, it is Wednesday. The final vote has been cast and Americans have a better idea of who will lead us all into the future.
OPINION: Incumbents can’t defend the indefensible
Anger and incompetence have had more than enough time at the forefront of Idaho politics. It’s time to turn the page.