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: Internet politics
From its inception in the 1960s (and wide use since the 1980s), the internet was designed and implemented to treat all user traffic — email, file transport, ev…
MY TURN: Political 'clickbait'
In a genuine effort to maintain a balanced political understanding and to keep my vision from becoming myopic, I made some time to peruse the most recent and unsolicited volume 2, Issue 14 of The People's Pen that …
MY TURN: Take a stand against bigotry, racism
On behalf of the NAACP Kootenai County Branch, I am writing to address a deeply troubling incident that recently occurred at McEuen Park, where young students from the Coeur d’Alene Tribal School were racially hara…
MY TURN: Regan’s his name; divide and conquer is his game
Kootenai County has become a microcosm of growing delusion, deep community division and a rapid dissolving of ties that once bound us together. Unchecked, this…
MY TURN: Carping critics
Has anyone else grown weary of the small group of faultfinders who attend every North Idaho College board meeting? Their repetitive diatribes and sometimes cheeky behavior are frustrating for those waiting their tu…
MY TURN: The good old days
I was shopping in a local store a couple of weeks ago when I overheard two women talking about how they wish we could go back to “the good old days” when things were so much better. I have heard that same mantra ex…
MY TURN: Standing against hate in our community
The recent incident at McEuen Park, where students from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe were racially harassed, is a stark reminder of the work we must continue to do …
MY TURN: Project 2025 — Presidential Transition Project
I see from Mr. Regan’s most recent article that he thinks the Coeur d’ Alene Press should be a mouthpiece for his perspective, rather than a voice for the broader views of the community. That doesn’t surprise me. T…
MY TURN: Tribe exemplifies 'kindness, generosity and stewardship'
I realize that people are different and that they have different views and beliefs. I respect the fact that they are entitled to their opinion. That being said…
MY TURN: 'We stand in support of you'
As a pastor and member of this community, I am saddened by the harassment of students from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe in McEuen Park this past Wednesday.
MY TURN: Health insurance mandates increase the cost of health care
Americans view health insurance much differently than other types of insurance.
MY TURN: Attacks on school show unwarranted
Performance at Athol Elementary nothing to apologize for.
MY TURN: Actions, statements show contradictions about CLN
I am writing this open letter in response to your "My Turn" column published on May 10. I would like to address several statements you made regarding your role and the issues surrounding the Community Library Netwo…
MY TURN: 'Got front license plates?'
Not displaying them is illegal in Idaho.
OPINION: Voters, where do we go from here?
General election next up for voters to make wisest choices