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: Those who don't learn from history ...
We’re at a crossroads, a turning point that will decide whether we continue to enjoy another 250 years of democracy.
MY TURN: What Idaho’s new starter-home law means for cities with at least 10K in population
For developers, landowners and municipalities, the law will have significant impact.
MY TURN: Idaho senators need to be fiscal hawks
As one of only three states that still supports the POTUS in the White House, our Senators have failed to rein in a profligate deficit spender
Don't underestimate city's financial problems
Building a North Idaho our kids can come home to
MY TURN: Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations 27th annual banquet
This will be a special opportunity for us to show up in great numbers to honor Ernie Stensgar for his decades of service to our country, including military ser…
MY TURN: An open letter to Idaho voters, from veterans who have served
We are asking you to pay attention to what is happening aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, because it is a betrayal of every service member who has ever raised their right hand.
‘This year is different’: The water reality Idaho can no longer ignore
Strengthening Idaho's wildfire response through partnerships
MY TURN: Responsible growth means keeping our promises
Data center costs should guarantee public benefits
MY TURN: Why does Idaho’s resort-city tax law still exclude Coeur d’Alene?
The legislative history does not clearly explain why lawmakers ultimately selected the 10,000-person cap. What is clear is that both the original framework enacted in 1978 and the amended version adopted in 1981 ex…
MY TURN: Way to go Idaho!
The US Supreme Court’s decision today will allow Idaho, and the 26 other states that have passed such a bill, to finally implement these protections for women’…
MY TURN: A fresh look at Coeur d’Alene
Sometimes it takes an outsider to remind us what home really looks like.
MY TURN: Eulogy for The Long Ear
When I first moved here, I had trouble making new friends, but I took comfort in the Long Ear. To me, this was a place where I could relax, be myself, and spend hours flipping through my favorite artists in the CD …