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OPINION: Gaining ground in our uphill battle
Democrats standing up for office, not giving up
OPINION: Abortion ban reflects GOP views toward women
No one should mistake how the Republican Party treats women.
OPINION: Limits of free speech
Words, once flown, have consequences we can’t control.
OPINION: Resolve to act
Resolution is a word that crops up frequently at the turn of each New Year.
OPINION: Political peace at Christmastime?
With so much turmoil in local politics, is feeling peace possible this time of year? The amazing true story behind the carol, “I Heard the Bells on Christm…
OPINION: A year-end message of hope
One of the more interesting aspects of being Chair of the Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee has been interacting with young people.
OPINION: Idaho Kids Covered report
December brings on the holidays, such a wonderful time of year. The kids come home. They cook and play music for us. Gifts are exchanged. A tree is harvested. …
OPINION: Politics can be productive
Politics can be productive. That’s a novel thought. But one that is gaining bipartisan momentum.
OPINION: Democrats thankful for a generous community
Democrats perform community outreach because it is in our hearts. It’s also written into our organizing documents.
OPINION: Dems fared better than expected in elections
The November 2023 election results are now certified. The results show that throughout the United States, the Democrats did very well.
OPINION: 2024 starts now
Just yesterday we went to the polls and elected folks who will lead our cities, our schools, and our fire districts. Now we must respect the election results, …
OPINION: Let’s talk about endorsements
Just over six weeks from today, on Nov. 7, you will be asked to elect (or re-elect) city council members, school board trustees, and fire district commissioner…
OPINION: Make informed choices, read the party platforms
One remarkable function of these weekly columns has been showing voters that they have a choice when it comes to politics. As the loyal opposition up north, we…
OPINION: No more educational chaos, please
Chaos might be fun for a while, but North Idaho has had enough. As Kootenai County kids go back to school, we are all ready for normalcy, consistency, and rout…
OPINION: Labor Day, a holiday for all of us
Monday, Sept. 4 is Labor Day. This annual day off of work at the end of summer recognizes and honors the labor movement.
OPINION: Let's talk about suicide
It’s always sad to learn of a friend’s death. But when a friend dies by suicide the news can be especially jarring.