America's failing moral compass

Reuters and CNN made public the April 13 Pew poll findings. The survey questioned 2002 U.S. adults between Sept. 2 and Sept. 9 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5 percent. Overall the survey showed 72 pe…

Predators first, hunters second

We do not need to control wildlife populations.

A financial education fix for the student loan crisis

Congress is rewriting federal higher education policy.

What's a man's word worth?

I do not know either County Commissioner Marc Eberlein or County Commissioner David Stewart personally. When they ran for County Commissioner they both presented themselves as champions of "personal property rights…

Sgt. Moore: From Texas with love

My name is Ronda Seidule and I live in Montgomery, Texas. I'm just an average citizen who is concerned about the state of our brave men and women police officers. Last night I wrote this in honor of Sgt. Moore and …

Everyone's a philanthropist

Idaho legislators invite Sharia

This letter concerns itself with the inevitable introduction of Sharia law into Idaho.

'Party of inclusion' sure didn't help Idaho Dems

Richard Stallings had everything going for him during his four terms as Idaho's 2nd District congressman.

Works of charity trump religious labels

Sholeh Patrick's column "What is an atheist?" cited a research study regarding views the religiously devout hold toward atheists.

Crapo helps strengthen Idaho dairy industry trade

The Idaho Dairymen's Association (IDA), Idaho's largest dairy producer trade association, and Glanbia Foods Inc., Idaho's largest dairy processor, express our sincerest thanks to Sen. Mike Crapo for his recent supp…

Pot and universal bill of rights

Recently at a debate in Boise over making life-changing medication available to Idaho children suffering from terrible seizures, two points stood out that were made by Idaho lawmakers. One lawmaker commented that h…

Enjoying the miracle of trees

Arbor Day is the last Friday in April. It is a chance for Idahoans to reflect on the importance of trees, forests and wood products in our everyday lives.

Republicans and Cuba: Much to be decided

There was both good news and bad for the Grand Old Party recently. The good news was the presidential candidacy announcement by Florida U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. At the age of 43, he's young, handsome, smart as a whip…

Unveiling some reality on concealed weapons

I read an article in The Press some time back where Concealed Weapons Permits (CWPs) are on the rise in Kootenai County. Because of a recent encounter (not an incident), I hope to set the record straight just in ca…

Sovereignty a key reason to hold child-support bill

Senate Bill S1067 is basically a 31-page document which has caused great concern among many Idaho Representatives as well as our constituents. This is an international treaty and Idaho will be held to international…