Opinion
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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.
ANARCHISTS: They're running GOP, NRA
Patty McEwen warns us the Communists have invaded the Democratic Party (Letters, Coeur d’Alene Press, July 17).
Trump maneuvers China into a strong position in the trade war
It is apparently dawning on the President that the Chinese may well hold the key to his reelection in 2020. Trump has painted himself into a corner in the trade war he started with China and he now has two unpalata…
Idaho's ballot initiative process in danger
Democracy should be at the heart of Idaho’s values, but you need to know that your right to the initiative process in Idaho is in serious jeopardy
PETITIONS: What that clapping meant
Mary Souza is an embarrassment to Coeur d’Alene and to Idaho. Amazing she was ever elected when she apparently has no idea how the “petition” process works.
COUNTY: Not keeping fiscal promise
Saw Kootenai County wants a 3% increase this year, but just a couple of months ago we saw in the Coeur d’Alene Press that assessments in the county increased 11% overall. I would guess that over the next few weeks …
The power of the people's right to petition
About those pesky pieces of paper wielded by Idahoans seeking change through something called the citizen ballot initiative process…
ACADEMIA: Rebuttal and critique
While Mr. Gramer is accurate that Idaho needs a skilled workforce, he ignores a myriad of important points:
ALL-AMERICANS: Thanks for the assist
On behalf of the athletes, coaches and parents of Spokane Speed Academy (SSA), I would like to thank the North Idaho community for their support during our fundraising car wash July 13. The generous funds donated d…
PARKING: The beat goes on
Mr. Boe, that was an interesting column last week. It was short on answers and read like a campaign speech, but it was amusing. Most amusing was before I had actually read it. Out for breakfast and shopping with my…
MONUMENTS: Let history live
In Sunday’s History Corner, Syd Albright asks the question: “Why would anyone want to tear down the statue of Robert E. Lee?” Predictably, a visiting reader from Seattle had a politically correct answer in Wednesda…
INTERNET: Down and definitely out
I would normally write a letter to the editor by email … and that would be true, if my internet actually worked. Unfortunately, it is only on every once in a while.
ADDICT: Hear my apologies
My name is Jason Smith. I am an addict currently incarcerated at the Kootenai County Jail. I’m not even sure if this letter will even be printed since I’m not spitting an opinion or complaining about something with…
LAKELAND: Growth should pay for bond
Lakeland School District has the audacity to ask homeowners to consider yet another levy. This greed will not stop until we say NO, enough is enough.
INITIATIVE: The motive was clear
The least answered question at Tuesday’s Ballot Initiative forum presented by Reclaim Idaho was what motivated the introduction of Senate Bill 1159, which limits the people’s right to the initiative process? The an…
Cd'A Press, you're bigots on parade
Calling out Craig Northrup for this “article” of July 28, 2019, Racism on Parade? As a staff writer, Craig represents the Cd’A Press and fell down (hard) from his normally capable attempts at journalism. I have see…