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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.
GOP: You're 0-for-2
Oh my, the flags are flyin' upside down, and the Obama effigies once again are hangin' high in the trees. Yes sir, the Republican brotherhood of Idaho's most eloquent idiots are teaching by example on how to be a p…
A post-election love story
I read that in the wake of the recent presidential election, 70,000 Texans signed a petition for secession from the Union. For a man descended from generations of Republicans the re-appearance of secessionist senti…
America: Get out onto open waters
America has historically been the place where only the terms "hope," "optimism," and "impossible dreams" matter. However, over the last half-century we have become divided by the skewed definitions of the words "co…
Giving thanks to American farmers
"Improving agricultural productivity has been the world's primary safeguard against a recurring Malthusian crisis - where the needs of a growing population outstrip the ability of man and resources to supply food. …
Environmentalists must be willing to debate science
Mike Ruskovich makes some excellent points in his "My Turn" article published on Nov. 6. None of us can survive without air and water, and we all crave clean air and water. That is the reason many of us have moved …
Universities benefit cities in many ways
With education reform on our minds and ballots, I've been thinking about the role of the university, particularly as it impacts North Idaho.
Consolation prize for the GOP?
Like a pitcher that loses the last game of the World Series, the loss can be devastating. Still, there will be another season and a chance for redemption. Romney in my opinion fought a much harder race than McCain …
Who would go to your funeral?
When you pass away you know that someone in your family is going to plan a funeral for you, they will call everyone else in the family and maybe even some of your friends. It will probably end up in the newspaper, …
Who would go to your funeral?
When you pass away you know that someone in your family is going to plan a funeral for you, they will call everyone else in the family and maybe even some of your friends. It will probably end up in the newspaper, …
A war with no winners
Isn't it enough that we've politicized the present? Why must we also politicize the future?
Vote 'no' on Northern Lakes fire district levy
The Northern Lakes Fire Protective District is proposing an override tax levy.
Reform bolsters tech workforce
Having a steady supply of tech professionals is essential to growing Idaho technology companies. The Idaho Technology Council (ITC) understands the urgent need to grow a strong future workforce - and that starts by…
Luna laws built on myths, lies
I understand you must promote the anti-union mantra of your boss - although it is getting a bit repetitious, as well as boring, to read your weekly "unions are the root of all badness" routine. Your recent editoria…
Birth control causes more abortions
The Wednesday Oct. 17, Cd'A Press "Food and Health" section had a piece written by AP medical writer Lauren Neergaard titled Study: Free birth control leads to fewer abortions. Actually the opposite is true because…
Educators have kids' interests at heart
Recently, after a long work day, I joined a group of eight other educators. They came to the table for a rare opportunity. Erin Lenz, Idaho Teacher of the Year, wanted to listen. Given charge of gathering input abo…