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Stop the land grab
For two years, the Idaho Legislature's Federal Lands Interim Committee has considered how, and whether, Idaho should attempt to wrest control of as many as 34 million acres owned by all Americans and now administer…
Nothing to fear with Common Core
I have a unique vantage point from which to view Common Core. Last fall, the Idaho Department of Education issued an open invitation to Idaho residents to serve on its Bias and Sensitivity Committee; application di…
Post Falls schools at capacity? Look closer
It is often said that an argument is only as strong as the weakest point advanced in support of it. While not entirely accurate, when a school district comes to the voters with a levy proposal worth tens of million…
What does God think?
There were four mentions of God in the editorial page last Sunday. That is a lot of press for someone, who, for the most part, is culturally ignored and irrelevant.
Religion oppressed - or the oppressor?
After reading both the letter to the editor by Ron Vieselmeyer in Sunday's paper, and the My Turn column by Pastor Stuart W. Bryan, of Trinity Church, I will not be silent any longer. Both parties represent that an…
Don't buy the lies of Common Core foes
It is amazing that eight years after the Idaho Core Standards were conceived by Superintendent Tom Luna and Governor Butch Otter, four years after they were approved by the Legislature and two years after they were…
Don't let them indoctrinate our children
Just a few months ago I knew very little about common core. After learning what it was all about, I have vowed to do everything I can to stop it in Idaho. I decided to write a resolution against common core and pre…
UPIG and other Super Bowl disses
Attention all 12th man, and woman, fans of Idaho; I hope you enjoy the game that is fast approaching. Here are a few bits of trivia about where the game is being played.
Senator's journal tracks legislative goings-on
It is an honor to be your State Senator from Coeur d'Alene. Thank you. The legislative session started Jan. 12, and it has been non-stop ever since. What an interesting experience! I'm up at 5 a.m. and don't get ba…
The facts on tribal gaming
Newspaper articles correctly state the Kootenai Tribe and other Idaho tribal governments are concerned about the proliferation of what are referred to as "historical horse racing machines." Unfortunately, readers h…
Parental rights have limits, thank God
On Jan. 24, a My Turn printed in The Press called for a Constitutional Amendment to ensure complete parental control over the upbringing and education of their children. Its rationale for this action was that God h…
Government doesn't have to work slowly
Do the actions of the Legislature in the State of Idaho have an impact on your life?
Warmest year yet? Not so fast, NOAA
If a public opinion poll showed that the difference between the support for political candidates was less than the survey's margin of error, most people would understand that the candidates were effectively tied.
Parental rights: Do we have them in Idaho?
I would like to begin by informing you about the current status of our parental rights in Idaho. In 2011, a bill sponsored by Representative Bob Nonini and Senator Russ Fulcher, and co-sponsored by House majority l…
OK with perversion? Just add more words
Every time I read something supportive of the "Add the words" campaign I'm disappointed that the advocates are so timid. They are taking mere half-steps when what we really need is a bold and courageous sprint for …