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MY TURN: North Idaho College is proof voting works
There will always be a need to safeguard the gemstone of our community.
MY TURN: Legislatures: Vote yes for Article V
On Jan. 25, 2025, Mr. Green of Coeur d’Alene wrote an op-ed titled “MY TURN Just Say No “which raised several concerns about convening an Article V Convention, which is currently under consideration in the Idaho St…
MY TURN: Cd'A district policy fails students
A board policy that does not restore the improved grade that a student achieved after retaking a failed class is a punitive permanent policy. This policy punishes a student who has motivation, commitment, persisten…
MY TURN: Public schools through the centuries
Contrary to the thought that public schools were devised to ensure the stability of a republican form of government as espoused by Mr. Regan in his “The Right …
MY TURN: Medicaid expansion isn’t broken
The legislature is back in session and putting the Medicaid Expansion back on the chopping block. We know the voters approved it, many of our legislators don’t…
MY TURN: Putting minors in harm's way
Is the CLN board banning books from our public libraries? No. Books are being challenged all over our state, but a challenge is not a book ban. A challenge occurs when a parent or guardian exercises their right of …
MY TURN: Hayden lacks good governance
How does a small city manage unanticipated growth while ensuring quality, sustainable services for all its citizens? The city of Hayden is facing this dilemma. Growth is already straining the infrastructure, servic…
MY TURN: Just say no
During this legislative session in Boise, there will be strong lobbying efforts to convince legislators to ask for an “Article V convention.”
MY TURN: Idaho already has School Choice
Can we stop referring to it as “School Choice?” Idaho families already have school choice. If you want to attend a public school; you have that choice. If you …
MY TURN: To the Honorable Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo
Senators are now evaluating President Trump’s nominees for federal offices. Senator Risch said many interesting things in a recent news interview that bear on that process.
MY TURN: Climate change: Important facts missing
Earth breaks yearly heat record… (Jan. 11, page C7). This article is missing many important facts because it is designed to scare an uninformed public. For example, ("Earth had its hottest year ever in 2024…"). Fal…
MY TURN: Accountability in law enforcement: Fireworks
“Police accountability involves holding both individual police officers, as well as law enforcement agencies responsible for effectively delivering basic services of crime control and maintaining order, while treat…
MY TURN: A respectful response to Bible reading in public schools
The recent letter advocating for reintroducing Bible reading in public schools raises important questions about morality, education, and religious freedom. While I respect the author’s deep regard for the Bible, I …
MY TURN: Idahoans deserve representative government
The people who craft the laws that impact our lives should represent more than just 24 percent of Idaho voters.
MY TURN: A different view of the Democrats' plan
Mr. Koch asks "What `is the Democrats plan.'" Those of us who only listen to what they say have a radically different view from those of us who watch what they actually do.
MY TURN: The heartbreaking impact of goose hunting on our local wildlife and community
This morning, I was awakened by the unmistakable sounds of gunfire and the distressed cries of geese on our lake. For over 10 hours, hunters in loud boats have been shooting geese, their activities echoing across t…