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Guest Op-Eds

From time to time the Coeur d'Alene Press publishes guest opinions as op-eds (opposite the editorial page) in the print edition. These guest op-eds are accepted for consideration from business, government or community organization leaders, current or former elected officials, and Idaho syndicated and Kootenai County local opinion writers we have agreements with. For consideration, submit to mdolan@cdapress.com.

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago

OPINION: Open primaries will foster a stronger, truer Republican Party

Idaho's Republican Party is at a crossroads. The closed primary system we implemented in 2011 has distorted Idaho’…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
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.

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: Contraception is not a partisan issue. Let’s stop treating it like one

Let us make one thing clear: Republicans support birth control. And they should not be afraid to say so.

Updated 4 months ago
OPINION: Bad California ideas are infiltrating Idaho

Bad California ideas are coming to Idaho through the Trojan horse of open primaries, and Republicans in the Gem State need to wake up.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
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 GOP, with Trustee Todd Banducci's support, aim…

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: Kootenai County's Call to Action: Fostering local unity through preparedness

It’s more than obvious we are living in historic times. Unfortunately, historic times are usually not tranquil times. Here in our beloved Kootenai County, we have recently experienced a spate of tumultuous events, …

Updated 4 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: The tangled web we weave

In his June 5 Op-Ed, former Attorney General and State Supreme Court Justice Jim Jones opines on the alleged failure of Attorney General Raul Labrador in adher…

Updated 5 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Voters, where do we go from here?

General election next up for voters to make wisest choices

Updated 5 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Celebrating a victory for us all

Election shows how every single vote counts

Updated 5 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting Democrats essential

Democracies are unhealthy without a balance of power between the parties and accountability at the ballot box. Sadly, Idaho’s ruling party is steadily moving d…

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: U.S. agriculture needs farm workforce modernization

Act favors work solutions over monetary bandages

Updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: Let's make every week National Police Week

Sacrifice and service at heart of Idaho law enforcement officers

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: It all depends on you

Precinct votes come down to traditional conservatism vs. the KCRCC's angry - and ineffective - politics

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: The courage to lead differently

Good leaders use moral compass, not fear

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: Desperate rhetoric from Idaho's faux Republicans

They sense losing stranglehold on power