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Opinion
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OPINION: Privatizing North Idaho College is a misguided approach
A few months ago, I highlighted the crucial role federal funds play at North Idaho College (NIC). Now, the Idaho G…
EDITORIAL: An easy egg for Cd'A to quack
Feathers should not fly over this issue
FIREWORKS: Enough is enough
Rat tat tat tat … BOOM!
ELECTORAL COLLEGE: It gives Idaho a voice
Some are advocating for the elimination of the Electoral College and want to adopt the popular vote when determining the winner of a presidential election. At first, the popular vote, where the candidate with the m…
WORRIES: ‘Worlds in Collision’
Ancient-languages scholar Immanuel Velikovsky (1895-1979), wrote, “Worlds in Collision” (1950). It was a Best Seller.
HATE SPEECH: Ordinance is a virtue signal
Is the city on the verge of charging Joe Biden for his hate crimes? He hates Trump. At least that’s his rhetoric. Fascist, racist, dictator and nazi are just some of the hate words spewed by the left political worl…
HARRIS: High time for a woman president
I’ve been thinking that it’s high time for a woman president in our country. Hillary Clinton came close to it in 2020, getting more popular votes than Trump, and now Kamala Harris is very capable of fulfilling that…
FAIRGROUNDS: Time for them to move
I’d say no, their use is obsolete for the site. Give them a 10-year renewal which should be sufficient to secure a more suitable, less valuable site.
TRUMP: Bad outcomes if elected
If Trump gets elected, lock up your kids, bolt your doors, arm yourself.
PRESIDENTS: Characteristics of the best
The United States has had 46 presidents since George Washington took office in 1789. With presidential elections coming up soon, it is wise to go back in time and document the positive characteristics of the best p…
EDITORIAL: Porn on kids' shelves? Not betting on it
Time will tell how extensive public library child exploitation really is - or isn't
OPINION: Principles are more important than politicians
Kootenai County Democrats strive to elevate loyalty to principles over loyalty to politicians. It’s what makes us different from the opposing party. No President is a God above the law.
DUCKS: Let people own them
More people are trying to be environmentally conscious and self-sustaining. That’s why some people have chickens. I have no problem with people having chickens; ducks are a better alternative.
DUCKS: Let him keep the animals
So a duck is worse than a chicken? And it will take the city of Coeur d’Alene three months to figure that out?
PROJECT 2025: Bad for farms
Farmers and ranchers should know about Project 2025, especially Chapter 10’s plans for U.S. Agriculture. The reforms to farm subsidies include eliminating Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage, and cutting…
DISSENT: It’s crucial for democracy
In a letter to the editor published on July 17, Suzanne Kearney labeled us, Michelle Lippert, Pat Raffee and Theresa Birkett as “critical curmudgeons.” Initially, we found this amusing, but upon reflection, we saw …