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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.
OPINION: Dozens of Idaho high school students say Skaug's rule sets dangerous precedent
As the Idaho Republican Central Committee considers stripping young members of voting powers on the party’s executive board, one Republican legislator has taken his party’s attitude on youth input a step further. L…
OPINION: Rules, rules, rules!
I want you to know about the rules and what the State GOP, and possibly your county central committees, have been doing. It is important that you know because …
MY TURN: Trump — many dare call it treason
Liz Cheney, in her last summation on the various crimes Donald Trump has committed, talked about her great, great, great grandfather fighting to preserve the Union and how three politicians committed treason during…
OPINION: Evidence is clear — education choice improves outcomes
It’s all about improving outcomes for children. As President of Mountain States Policy Center, I’m proud to announce the launch of "Education Choice Improves O…
MY TURN: Consequences of accreditation loss are coming
Although you may have been told that accreditation was not at risk, it seems that most knowledgeable people consider it to be inevitable. NIC will lose accredi…
OPINION: GOP rule change will disenfranchise potential young Republican voters
It has come to our attention that on Jan. 6-7, the Idaho Republican Party will be voting on two proposed rule changes that will have a significant impact on ho…
OPINION: Ready to be 'duped' again?
“I was duped!” This exclamation came from a Kootenai County voter after last May’s Republican primary election. Many other voters have said the same as they re…
MY TURN: Don't forget the students; reinstate Swayne
The last couple of years have been challenging for all of us. In particular, it's been an extremely difficult time at North Idaho College. I am not going to…
MY TURN: No athletics at NIC without accreditation
It is now very clear how decisions by the elected Board of Trustees for NIC have brought into doubt the continued accreditation of NIC by the Northwest Commiss…
MY TURN: Why I mentor medical students
An orthopedic surgeon talks rural Idaho, research and WWAMI medical education
MY TURN: Remember our heroes on Christmas
The holiday season is here, with our thoughts turning to celebrations with family and friends.
MY TURN: Points to consider about Regan's 'American fascism'
I read Brent Regan’s Friday, Dec. 16 opinion with some agreement. Yep, people’s prospective of events is colored by their education, beliefs, and socioeconomic position in their community. Certainly, news sources p…
MY TURN: Insurrectionists, not Patriots
Imagine my surprise when I read my CDA Press of Friday, Dec. 16 and found out from Brent Regan that there can be differences of opinion on the Jan. 6, 2020, at…
OPINION: Pulling back the curtain on state government
Mary Souza is back, with a new newsletter and no professional filters.
MY TURN: Preparation for Christmas
December arrives. We may wonder what our family can do this year for Christmas. Time flies by. Usually planning and preparation falls on the lady of the house …