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: Don’t change Idaho — let Idaho change you
There’s a saying you’ll hear more than once in our state: “Don’t change Idaho, let Idaho change you.” It’s not meant to scare off newcomers or tell anyone they…
OPINION: Until it impacts you
It’s easy to tune out politics. To shake your head at headlines, scroll past the noise, and think, “That doesn’t really affect me.”
OPINION: Small voices shake the world: The power of the 19th Amendment
One hundred and five years ago on Aug. 18, Febb Burn changed the course of American history, proving that small voices can shake the world.
OPINION: Every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth
House Bill 93 — Idaho’s new education choice program — is already shaking things up. And that’s a good thing.
OPINION: THE NIR WAY: Leading with service, not slogans
In North Idaho, freedom is more than a political principle — it’s a way of life built on responsibility, community, and care for our neighbors. It’s what we do…
OPINION: Two tasks for our time
There are few responsibilities more important in today’s America than recognizing the inherent worth of every person, and empowering each other to speak up, be…
OPINION: Criticism isn’t persecution — it’s part of governing
There’s a popular saying in political circles: “If you’re catching flak, you’re over the target.” Lately, some in our local party leadership have used that phr…
OPINION: A quiet consensus is rising across the country
Looking beyond Kootenai County, something interesting is happening in America.
OPINION: If consensus is possible in Kootenai County, it’s possible anywhere
You might be surprised to learn that Democrats and Republicans sometimes listen to each other. When we listen to each other, we learn important truths. One tru…
OPINION: When tragedy strikes, we’re not Republicans or Democrats — we’re neighbors
On June 29, Coeur d’Alene experienced tragedy that shook us all when Battalion Chief Frank Harwood of Kootenai County and Battalion Chief John Morrison of the …
OPINION: Identity politics
What is the first thing you want people to notice about you?
OPINION: Let’s get real about the Medicaid reform in the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
President Trump recently signed H.R.1, aka the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," into law. The basis of the bill is an extension of the 2017 tax relief. Also included in the new law is the first substantial reform to t…
OPINION: One Precinct at a Time: What I have learned as a Republican Committeeman in Kootenai County
As traditional Republicans, we believe in the values that built America: freedom, limited government, and strong communities. But in today’s noisy political world, it is easy to feel powerless. The truth is that re…
OPINION: Putting people before politics when it comes to health care
Across North Idaho, we all want the same things: to be healthy, to care for our loved ones, and to live in communities where people look out for each other. Ac…
OPINION: A time for compassion and listening
I had an entirely different column planned for today — then Sunday came. Important conversations about political policy have their time and place. But this…