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 [email protected].
OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
OPINION: Count the blessing of a cheaper Thanksgiving feast
This Thanksgiving, pile on an extra helping of sweet potatoes and enjoy a third round of turkey because the total cost of the meal is cheaper than last year’s …
OPINION: Independents drive political change
Independents get short shrift in Idaho. And that’s irksome, to say the least.
OPINION: Better government with better elections
Elections are the foundation of American representative government. Bad elections result in bad government.
OPINION: More choice and better elections with open primaries
For military veterans, our lives changed the moment we raised our right hand and swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. That oath to the Constitution is a lifelong commitment …
OPINION: Community colleges and NIC
What was once a place of learning has been hijacked into a playground for politics. Many of us have watched with disappointment as the drama surrounding North Idaho College has played out. This has been a case stud…
OPINION: Protect taxpayers by putting supermajority for tax increase requirements in state constitution
If there’s one thing Americans can still agree on it’s that tax policy is one of the most consequential decisions our government makes that impacts our economy and family budgets.
OPINION: The value of training
When I became a school trustee in Cassia County in 2001, I knew I wanted to serve my community by being part of important educational decisions.
OPINION: A Message from Your Sheriff - Time to Stop the False Library Information
I understand that the below subject is very controversial and uncomfortable. There is a lot of misinformation on this subject. The recent “My Turn” columns and…
OPINION: Idaho LAUNCH: Businesses can help 2024 high school graduates launch their careers
Idaho is facing a labor shortage. This shortage is especially acute in the healthcare, manufacturing, and technology industries. With the state’s unemployment rate at 3%, there is an urgent need to solve this growi…
OPINION: Don’t be fooled by fake fear
As our seasons change, COVID, or its much weaker version, is showing up again. But some folks here in Idaho are spreading fear and propaganda about the possibl…
OPINION: KCRCC’s 'vetting' scam
Yes, I’m back at it after a wonderful summer of family celebrations and travel. It has been great to ignore the political angst and focus on what is truly impo…
OPINION: Be wary of confrontational politics
Discussing politics with friends often elicits a common refrain: "It's so ugly! I hate politics! It doesn't even matter if I vote. Yuck." Unfortunately, th…
OPINION: Welcome, but don't try to change us
This is an open letter to those of you who have arrived in Idaho since 2019. Welcome. You have arrived in a sanctuary state, not like the sanctuary cities from which you escaped that were sanctuaries for illegal im…
OPINION: Leave no voter behind
According to the VA, there are nearly 128,000 military veterans in Idaho. We represent 9% of Idaho’s adult population, which is one of the highest rates in the US. Some Idaho vets come from families that have been …
OPINION: Navigating Idaho Medicaid
Most Republican lawmakers in the Idaho Legislature are concerned and frustrated that Medicaid costs will only continue to escalate and are unsustainable. This …