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: Moving Idaho’s finances into the future
Today, for the first time, Idaho’s payroll, budgeting, procurement, and accounting systems operate in one integrated, cloud-based platform built for clarity, security, and accountability.
OPINION: The Gaetz Divide — Why I’m opting out of Lincoln Day 2026
Does inviting Matt Gaetz to headline the local Republican Party fundraiser represent traditional Republican values?
OPINION: If not you, then who?
There are practical ways ordinary citizens can step forward, shape leadership, and help preserve the communities we care about — without becoming “political” i…
OPINION — A new year, a clear choice: Participate or be governed
If we want better leadership, better outcomes, and a healthier Republican Party, more good people must be willing to step forward, not just on Election Day, bu…
OPINION: A Republican reflection as the New Year begins
Peace, properly understood, does not deny the reality of hardship or disagreement. It steadies us in unsettled times. It reminds us that fear and outrage are p…
OPINION: Religious freedom is a gift worth protecting
As families across the Gem State celebrate Christmas in their own ways, I pray that we treasure the blessings we share and the freedoms that make them possible
OPINION: Christmas In North Idaho through time
We have more lights, more visitors, and more ways to celebrate — but we still rely on each other in the ways that matter.
OPINION: The legacy of courage in a culture of outrage
As we look at the state of our politics, we need to ask ourselves: are we a people of moral courage, or have we allowed ourselves to become addicted to moral o…
OPINION: Before you buy a Lincoln Day ticket, read this
Is Matt Gaetz really worth $175 per ticket?
OPINION: Thanksgiving: A tradition forged in the hardest chapters of our history
This Thanksgiving season, we have the chance to do what those presidents asked of Americans generations ago: pause, reflect, and recognize the blessings that r…
OPINION: Setting the record straight on North Idaho Republicans
We operate openly, follow the law, and fix problems when they arise. That is what responsible organizations do. What is not responsible is the deliberate sprea…
OPINION: It all starts with a conversation
When we take time to listen—truly listen—we do something radical. We begin to see the overwhelming percentage of registered Republicans in Kootenai County not …
OPINION: The meaning of Veterans Day
When people thank a veteran for their service, it’s often said quickly as a polite reflex, well-intentioned and sincere. But for those of us who’ve worn the un…
OPINION: Weaponizing hardship
Politicians and policies exist to serve the people — not the other way around.
OPINION: A tale of two Republicans - Brad Little vs. Dorothy Moon
The contrast between Governor Brad Little and Party Chair Dorothy Moon reveals how two people with the same political label can represent vastly different visi…