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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
RIGHTS: Don’t be fooled again
The constitution that says “Political power in Idaho is inherent in the people.” This statement is intentional, keeping the state house responsible to Idaho citizens.
DEFENSE: Why we have 2nd Amendment
Whether local, state or federal, law enforcement has no mandate to protect a U.S. citizen. They all have a mandate to ENFORCE THE LAW. Our founding fathers understood this when adding the Second Amendment to the Co…
DIVISION: The more things change…
Talking Heads say our nation is divided… Twelve score and eight years ago our fathers (divided Federalist/Democrat-Republican) brought forth a new nation (once divided Loyalist/Patriot)… conceived in Liberty and de…
OPINION: For Sunshine Week, consider creating an Open Government Ombudsman
Happy National Sunshine Week! No, I’m not talking about the weather getting better and days getting longer but the time of year that Americans across the country celebrate the importance of open government laws to …
EDITORIAL: Your neighbors know who deserves support
Press calls for endorsement letters for May 21 primary election
CAUCUS: Some pros but more cons
Now that Idaho’s latest caucus is behind us (March 2), it is interesting to read the different takes on this recent change in what our present leaders of the Republican Party are doing. Was it a success?
VOTER GUIDE: Deserves local legislative support
We need a voter guide. The Idaho Senate recently approved Senate Bill 1273 and it’s now in the House. This bill, proposed by Secretary of State McGrane, would simply add candidate information to the voter pamphlet …
TREES: Re-leaf city parks, walkways first
I noticed the article on March 7 regarding “City plants future with trees.” This appears to be an effort to increase trees through the Re-Leaf CDA Program.
VOTING: Important info for May 21 primary
If you have quit driving and gone to assisted living, and your driver’s license has expired, you need to check on your voter registration to make sure you can vote in the Idaho Primary Election, May 21.
CAUCUS: Strategy to limit voting is working
I have voted Republican since 1968. I believe in individual freedom and personal responsibility for one’s actions. In a democracy, freedoms are maintained and exercised at the ballot box. Many Republicans have decr…
EDITORIAL: Can NIC's leopards change their spots?
Trustees are in final six-month stretch to do what they should have done two years ago.
OPINION: Housing problems — and solutions — focus of new column
Restructuring means important work will continue
EMBRYOS: A reply to the physician
What an odd, preposterous scenario that Dr. Stormogipson has presented us with. As a medical doctor, he should know that every embryo has a unique set of DNA never to be replicated.
TRUMP: Not qualified to serve as president
John Gartner is a widely published psychotherapist specializing in borderline personality disorders. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University.
NEW LAW: Know about protections
I would like employers to know about the Pregnant Fairness Act that just came into federal law last June. This act protects pregnant workers who need accommodations regarding weight restrictions, breaks, etc.