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TRUMP: The word is 'assault'
Whether by grown men in a private conversation on a bus, by a professor in a class on women’s studies, by a pre-teen on a playground, or by comic with an off-color joke, the words Donald Trump used in 2005 would de…
VITO: He values freedom
We have been fortunate to have several legislators in our county who value freedom, respect life and continue to vote for common sense solutions that provide for the people but keep government control in check.
MILAN: Inspirational
I write to you in support of my friend and colleague Kristi Milan. I have worked with Kristi for many years in different capacities and she has always shown the same integrity and grace wherever our missions have l…
Holding our schools accountable
Even the most ardent critics of public education must agree that one test administered on one day doesn’t come close to telling the whole story about how well our kids are doing in school.
CLINTON: Another endorsement
On Friday the Idaho Statesman endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for president of the United States. The Statesman joined a long list of metropolitan daily newspapers to do so.
ELECTION: Worst of worst
In this presidential cycle, Trump was probably the least qualified, the least likable, and the least desirable candidate of the original 17 on stage.
CRAPO: Wrong on Trump
Senator Crapo, your decision to join other gutless Republicans and abandon Donald Trump is nothing but pandering to the lowest of the semi-literate, low information, sexually confused crowd. It is inexcusable and i…
AMADOR: Loyal, non-partisan
I have had the privilege of knowing Dr. Paul Amador and his wife, Julie, for the past two years, both professionally and socially. The longer I have known the two of them, the more I am impressed with their intelli…
LTC: My vote matters
October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices many long-term care (LTC) residents have made to better our communities and to call attention to th…
McLAIN: An ideal commissioner
Russell McLain’s name is on the ballot as an Independent running for County Commissioner. Russell communicates well! He is an informed candidate because he asks hard questions and tries to formulate answers about c…
MILAN: Protect our state
Imagine you go to your favorite family campsite somewhere along the Coeur d’Alene River and find the road blocked and “Private property No Trespassing” signs posted everywhere. Or think about packing into that old …
LETTERS: A triple response
I am a progressive and believe that any policy that does not take into account all social justice aspects of a policy related to that issue, does not support the people who the policy is meant to support.
DUI: Strong action needed
Amazing article in the Oct. 3 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press on page A3 regarding a local citizen’s drinking and driving problems.
AMADOR: An education expert
I have been involved in education for more than 20 years, from K-12 to higher education. Considering the largest portion of the Idaho state budget is allocated toward education, I believe it is time we elected some…
TRUMP: Hillary more offensive
It’s enough to remind one of the bad ol’ days of the Soviet Union and their “news” medium Pravda — “Truth.”