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My Turn
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MY TURN: AI writing and beyond
Last week, I wrote 269 words for the back cover of a book I recently completed. After some edits, I thought it was…
MY TURN: A Renaissance at North Idaho College
I’m writing this as a personal opinion, not as part of my official NIC role. With a conservative majority Board, North Idaho College (NIC) has just emerged fro…
MY TURN: NIC governance crisis can be resolved Nov. 5
The risk of NIC losing accreditation is entirely due to poor and inexcusable decisions by the College board majority that included Greg McKenzie. NIC’s risk of losing accreditation started in 2021, a year after McK…
MY TURN: Vote yes on Proposition 1 to reclaim Idaho's future
As election day approaches, there’s been a lot of discussion about Proposition 1. You may have seen signs around town speaking out against it. We believe this debate is about ensuring that every Idahoan has a fair …
MY TURN: Your vote can save NIC from more chaos
North Idaho College is running out of chances. For over 90 years, NIC has been a powerhouse of opportunity, providing education, jobs, and an economic boost to…
MY TURN: Non-disclosure agreements: Brent Regan’s weapon of silence
I’m Kellie Palm, and I’ve lived in Kootenai County for 44 years. I have been a conservative, Christian, Republican since birth. I graduated from Lakeland High School in 1989 and have been a staunch supporter of con…
MY TURN: Support Coeur d'Alene schools
I have to admit, I wasn't always a supporter of public school funding. I approached the topic with skepticism, firmly believing that school districts were overfunded and wasteful, especially on the administrative s…
MY TURN: CLN needs competent trustees
In a letter to the editor published on Sept. 22, Suzanne Kearney blamed the prior Board of Trustees for the Community Library Network’s current budget deficit, alleging — without evidence — that they created a $200…
MY TURN: Coeur d'Alene school levy questions and answers
In less than a month, voters inside the Coeur d’Alene School District will be asked to renew the district’s current two-year, $25 million levy. As elected members of the district’s Board of Trustees, we believe inv…
MY TURN: Embracing Holistic Wellness: Choosing truth over toxicity
The recent article in The Atlantic that belittles subject matter experts advocating for holistic health and questioning the prevailing health crisis in our country is deeply troubling. It highlights the concerning …
MY TURN: KCRCC's secretive machine
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) delivers to voters recommended Republican ballot cards. Many voters take this card to the polls, and trust that the KCRCC is supporting their values because …
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…