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: Are you a patriot?
MY TURN: Nobody is going to take away the sheriff
MY TURN: Respect the gun and respect the place
The prejudice against the Hayden Creek Range stems from that care and respect for the handling of a gun and shooting range that we want to instill.
MY TURN: A time of renewed hope
MY TURN: Inflation and Idaho grocery taxes
MY TURN: It’s lonely at the top!
Some mayors fired their city administrator, attempted to fire their police chief, and openly wished they could fire their new city administrator and city attor…
MY TURN: Older adults serving in their communities are part of the solution
Idaho State University’s AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program brings seniors together in a peer connection program, and you can be part of it!
Why your democratic primary vote matters
MY TURN: Where do our political decisions come from?
Most of us believe we make careful, informed decisions about the future of our community. But it is worth asking a harder question: are we always as deliberate…
MY TURN: Legislature passes bill for Medicaid expansion work requirements
Are Medicaid work requirements our current “scapegoating” for our neglect in ensuring healthcare for people? Do our legislators view Medicaid recipients as undeserving of medical help? A majority of Idahoans disagr…
MY TURN: Jury duty
The purpose of the jury in both civil and criminal trials is to determine the facts and apply those facts to the law. This simple principle is the bedrock of our democracy.
MY TURN: Caring for the community you call home
When doctors practice in the communities that shaped them, the impact is immediate.
MY TURN: The case for protecting Idaho’s babies: What the science says about cannabis and pregnancy
Based on the growing body of data, it is clear that prenatal cannabis exposure is not benign.
My Turn: 15 years later, recalling the words of Wally Connally
War hero and longtime police volunteer Wally Connally will turn 90 in September.
MY TURN: Losing my civility at Costco
Next time, a new plan. Random acts of kindness. A smile for fellow shoppers. Granting the right of way to others. This epiphany meant being cordial. No more re…