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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.
Civil rights belong to everyone
Recently I was able to attend a presentation at the Human Rights Education Institute by a staff member of the Southern Poverty Law Center. The presenter gave a brief history of the civil rights movement and also of…
Abuse of animals continues in Idaho
When the Idaho 1 of 3 group failed to collect the total number of signatures required to get their initiative on the 2012 ballot, or strengthen the penalty portion of the animal cruelty law, the Idaho Legislature, …
Election pits positive vs. negative
Even before
Private sector, not LCDC, gets job done
It's time that the public weigh in on what we believe the purpose and vision of URDs are in the city of Coeur d'Alene.
Memo to the Christian right
Jesus said to help the poor, and the sick. He did not say, "Who will not work shall not eat," as some Republicans seem to enjoy quoting.
Solving abortion woes with a three-letter word
Contrary to what Mr. Unus Vocate implied, it is not the lack of available contraceptives or the lack of "birth control counseling" that is responsible for women getting pregnant.
LCDC supports healthier job market
Community involvement is a critical part of any election, and it's refreshing to see so much interest in the upcoming Nov. 5 election. Voters in Coeur d'Alene have a diverse group of candidates to choose from with …
Obama has no authority to lift U.S. debt ceiling
Assertions made by some that the president has the power under the 14th Amendment to unilaterally lift the debt ceiling to avoid economic catastrophe are misleading, mischievous and contemptuous of constitutional p…
Proud to be a part of non-union movement
Choice and the free exchange of ideas are what education is all about. As a lifelong learner and educator, it seems natural to me that teachers would also embrace these ideals.
Newspapers are still the cornerstone of democracy
We've been calling it the end of an era for a long time now.
Marathon a rally for 3 charities, community
People are talking about the Hayden Lake Marathon a lot lately, and many are wondering if it is going to happen this year. Recently, somewhere along the way, certain residents living on the public road running arou…
Shallowness at a glance
The trouble with freedom of speech is that it is indelibly linked to the freedom to misinterpret, especially with sound bytes and slogans. For example, a common bumper sticker implores readers to "Take America Back…
Time to get voters involved
Thank you Scott Reed for the education on what can't be done, and The Press for suggesting that we should all just give up because our "representatives" are better equipped to make up our minds for us. There is an …
'Drama words' make shutdown even worse
Dear Senator Risch,
The real issue is equality
New to Coeur d'Alene since spring, I have enjoyed having The Press delivered to my doorstep. It has informed me about my new community, entertained me and on occasion left me with, "OMG, how could anyone think that…