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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.
OPINION: AI concerns aren't just hallucinations
Potential for good - and not-so-good - abundant in medical field and elsewhere
OPINION: Vital importance of The Rule of Law
Here is a quiz: You are in court trying to vindicate your rights. What kind of judge would you like to decide your case? One who is unbiased, neutral, and nonpartisan? Or one who has the financial support of any po…
OPINION: To tackle the student mental health crisis, we all need to step up
The statistics for suicide in Idaho are glaring, and when you know that each data point represents a child and a grieving family, they are tragic. Our statewide, open discussions about suicide awareness, prevention…
OPINION: Idaho GOP's Presidential Caucus confusion
Republicans in Idaho won't be able to cast votes for presidential candidates in next year’s presidential primary as we have in the past. Rather than the traditional means where people go to the polls on election da…
OPINION: States must finally end the unconstitutional scheme of home equity theft
If someone were to borrow a cup of sugar to make a cake and doesn’t return a similar amount, is the lender entitled to the cake? The lender would be viewed as …
OPINION: Who's the boss?
During my eight years serving in the Idaho Senate, I was incredibly impressed with the respectful nature of the Senate’s legislative process. Decades of tradit…
OPINION: Beware of Top-Four Primary and Ranked-Choice Voting petition
Good laws are vital. They shouldn't start with a "Knock, Knock. Who's there? Confused. Confused Who? Confused about the initiative, … just sign here."
OPINION: U.S. and Idaho Constitutions protect the rights of voters, not political parties
The Constitution of the United States makes it clear that all government power is based on the will of “We the People.” The right of citizens to vote for governing officials is spelled out in several amendments to …
OPINION: Listening in Lewiston
Whether you’re browsing the shelves of a bookstore or scrolling through popular podcasts, you will have no trouble finding any number of guides for listening better. They teach that listening is an art, listening i…
OPINION: Protect and defend the right to vote
Voting is one of the few times in American society where we are all equal. Each of us has one vote to cast - no matter our race, gender, neighborhood, profession, or wealth. Votes are cast by Idahoans in communitie…
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.