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My Turn
See the latest My Turn columns here!
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: Music to my ears
Music surrounds us every day. We hear catchy Jingles in advertising, a musical theme, that calls our attention to a certain product or service. McDonald’s “I’m…
MY TURN: Purple Heart Day
Aug. 7, has been designated by Congress as “Purple Heart Day.” The Purple Heart is the medal which is presented to members of America’s armed forces who have b…
MY TURN: Freedom vs. Manipulation
Freedom is constantly under assault in this country, and perhaps throughout the entire world! Today as we prepare for Independence Day Celebrations throughout the nation, in Idaho and even Coeur d'Alene. Let's look…
MY TURN: CLN trustees are intentionally eroding libraries
Friends of libraries, homeschooling parents and community leaders, know that the Community Library Network is being systematically eroded. For a year trustees …
MY TURN: Trump missing family values
I loved and respected my father. He taught me much. He gave me his sense of humor, his photographic eye and his deep love for family, friends and our community. More importantly, he instilled in me the value of the…
MY TURN: Ignored or rejected?
Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and Dalton Gardens have either refused or ignored requests for the support of and proclamations on behalf of Traditional Family Values. What will Rathdrum and/or Hayden do? Proclamations h…
MY TURN: Time for greater diversity
OK, here’s my question: How is it that the same issues with ready-made solutions suddenly appear across the country in the states with Republican controlled state legislatures?
MY TURN: Fireworks: Enforce the law or get off the ladder
Some people feel there are more important things to worry about. Nate Doe thinks we should “deal with it” as his momma used to say. Perhaps Nate should speak with the family whose house burned due to fireworks.
MY TURN: Response to Brent Regan’s “Opinion: Trifecta of lies”
As far as being lied to by the media, Fox (Entertainment media) has been adjudicated to have done exactly that in their “Stop the Steal” efforts in support of our former president and convicted felon, Donald J. Tru…
MY TURN: Freedom to vote
Idahoans praise a lifestyle uncluttered by government overreach yet are allowing politicians to chip away one of our state’s most cherished freedoms. With each…
MY TURN: Rightwing Republicans want to cut voters out
Dear, True Idaho Republican Voters. Right Wing Republicans want to cut you out of choosing the Republican candidates who will be in the General Election. They think the Republican Precinct Committeemen on the centr…
MY TURN: Good intention, but ordinance dangerous
On July 2, the Coeur d’Alene City Council passed a new hate crime ordinance. Honorable intention, dangerous law.
MY TURN: Who should we blame, Democrats?
Marvin Miller paints a grim picture in an LTE on July 3. He says the "more perfect union" in our Constitution is "Humbug."
MY TURN: CLN decisions and finances being hidden from the public
The Community Library Network’s trustees are hiding board actions and some critical financial information from the public. Since Chair Rachelle Ottosen, Vice C…
MY TURN: An open letter to CLN Trustee Hanley
I am writing to express my deep disappointment and concern regarding your recent remarks and decisions concerning potential candidates for trustee positions.