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: Republics can be raucous
Another perspective on CLN board performance
MY TURN: Cult of Putin casts long shadow
U.S. must recognize the threat
MY TURN: Love letter to North Idaho from a homegrown physician
In February, many people are writing love letters, and although this may sound cheesy, I thought I’d write one for Northern Idaho. I am a homegrown Idaho physician in my last year of training, and I wouldn't have g…
MY TURN: Bringing transparency to the cost of college with a Career Transparency Act
Is the cost of college still worth the price?
MY TURN: Unraveling the Idaho GOP: Dorothy Moon's troubling legacy
As a devout Republican, it pains me to reflect on the divisive legacy Dorothy Moon and her leadership team has etched in our Grand Ole Party. Once a party know…
MY TURN: Idaho Republicans — caucus for Haley?
I'm asking Idaho Republicans statewide to caucus for Nikki Haley on Saturday, March 2. No, I do not think that she will wrest the GOP nomination from Donald Tr…
OPINION: North Idaho Republicans: Guided by Lincoln’s legacy
A Lincoln Day statement of principle, community
MY TURN: 'Firmly against barbarism'
Over the last four months the State of Israel has once again been fighting a war for its survival. No civilized person was untouched by the barbaric attacks by…
MY TURN: Support for preserving downtown Cd'A
On Jan. 31, 2024, City Council member Dan Goodkin wrote an opinion piece regarding the recent approval of a Marriott Hotel contemplated for downtown Coeur d'Al…
MY TURN: Idaho GOP caucus ignores voices of men and women fighting for freedom
As a retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer who dedicated over two decades of my life to serving in the military, I find myself deeply troubled by recent developme…
MY TURN: Stormy CLN Trustees
Burst pipes during January’s freeze caused significant flooding at Athol and Post Falls libraries. The buildings are closed while staff members assess and document damage to facilities and collections.
MY TURN: Think resiliently, Kootenai
We live in interesting, unprecedented times. A cursory review of recent Coeur d'Alene Press archives reveals an array of concerning headlines: The Rules of War…
MY TURN: 'Relationships are not built by political parties'
This country was built by immigrants. Some were forced here. Some came of their own free will. But with the exception of our Native American population, our descendants all pretty much showed up on a boat. That inc…
MY TURN: Homeless solutions sought
Kudos to Lynn Fleming for outlining the huge money pit that Ignite has dug for taxpayers. Now, here is the rest of the story: Unless we want to see Spokane and Coeur d’Alene turn into Los Angeles and San Francisco,…
MY TURN: 'Warming many hearts'
“Civilized societies take care of the less advantaged." An oft mentioned quote, cited by a local elected official.