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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 4 days, 4 hours ago

OPINION: Idaho Fish and Game must evolve for the future of wildlife conservation

The challenges of modern wildlife conservation are far more complex than anything managers faced when the Idaho De…

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: U.S. agriculture needs farm workforce modernization

Act favors work solutions over monetary bandages

Updated 11 months ago
OPINION: Let's make every week National Police Week

Sacrifice and service at heart of Idaho law enforcement officers

Updated 11 months ago
OPINION: It all depends on you

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

Updated 11 months ago
OPINION: The courage to lead differently

Good leaders use moral compass, not fear

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Desperate rhetoric from Idaho's faux Republicans

They sense losing stranglehold on power

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited

Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Are you a North Idaho Republican?

Here's what North Idaho Republicans believe.

Updated 11 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded

When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses l…

Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: Is this the Republican Party we want in Kootenai County?

Bottom of May primary ballot should be top of mind

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: AI concerns aren't just hallucinations

Potential for good - and not-so-good - abundant in medical field and elsewhere

Updated 11 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: Why your vote in May matters

Future of the Idaho Republican Party is on the ballot

Updated 12 months ago
OPINION: Saving our Republican soul

Conservative focus is on individual dignity, the creation of opportunities with freedom to succeed, and a government that serves - but not rules - its people.

Updated 1 year ago
OPINION: Idaho Republicans reclaim roots amid division

Precinct committee challengers understand role as workers, not representatives

Updated 1 year ago
OPINION: Let’s put spotlight on Idaho for right reasons

Getting more voters involved will minimize impact of extremists

Updated 1 year ago
OPINION: Group condemns extremist 'culture of permission'

Mayor Hammond honored; Idaho Freedom Foundation criticized