My Turn
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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: Democratic Party no longer the same
Mr. Koch's and Mr. Jone's opinions Wednesday, Sept. 13 were both their normal regarding the GOP.
MY TURN: Christian Nationalism is not Christian
Deborah Rose recently wrote a My Turn that served to confuse the issue of Christian Nationalism and its varied definitions. Her mixture of truth and error was anything but helpful.
MY TURN: Proposition 1: A realistic solution for all Idahoans
In Idaho, we pride ourselves on fairness and justice; and making sure every voice is heard.
MY TURN: Brent Regan’s DEI Smokescreen: The Real Problem at NIC is Greg McKenzie’s fiscal catastrophe
Brent Regan’s recent column attacking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at North Idaho College (NIC) is a cheap distraction from the real issue: Greg McKe…
MY TURN: Christian nationalism is not Christianity
The Christian nationalism movement has gained influence and momentum over the past decade locally, statewide and nationally. Under the influence of this moveme…
MY TURN: Quick thinking saves life
I have just seen a program about a man who saved another's life by using the Heimlich maneuver. I want to tell about my grandson who is alive today because of the quick thinking and knowledge of his wife.
MY TURN: Rating and vetting the sample ballot
Kootenai County voters will receive sample ballots from the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) over the next month in anticipation of the Nov…
MY TURN: CLN trustees simply doing their best to implement law
The trustees are developing a new policy to meet the definitions of Idaho Code, Title 18 Crimes and Punishments, Chapter 15 Children and Vulnerable Adults, 17B Children’s School and Library Protection Act which too…
MY TURN: Thank the Legislature for protecting minors
The Idaho State Legislature should be congratulated for attempting to protect minors from library material deemed harmful to children with the passage of the C…
MY TURN: Back to the '30s and '40s: Jew hatred today
My parents were both born in the 1940s, I was born in the 1960s. We were all born in the USA and have been so thankful for this Great Country and the many blessings we’ve enjoyed. Growing up I heard many amazing st…
MY TURN: Locking up books
The suggestion made at the Aug. 15 Community Library Network Board of Trustees meeting represents a troubling assault on intellectual freedom and the role of libraries in society. Trustee Plass's proposal to lock u…
MY TURN: An exceptional fair
I was treated this year to a visit to the North Idaho State Fair and Gem State Stampede. I am a Fair Manager from a very small fair in the Sierra Nevada area, and am the Chairperson for the Western Fairs Associatio…
MY TURN: Breaking down the Coeur d'Alene school levy
Last week the Coeur d’Alene School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved placing the renewal of the two-year, $25 million school levy on the November…
MY TURN: VA Math does make sense under the 'whole person' methodology
This is in reply to Mary Merrill’s question in the letter to the editor on Aug 21, 2024, about VA Math and when does 30% and 50% equal 60%. The answer to Ms. Merrill’s question is it doesn’t, it equals 70%. Which s…
MY TURN: Support Israel
My name is Kurt Salisbury, I’m with CUFI (Christians United for Israel) here in North Idaho.