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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: Idaho’s water future is flowing in the right direction
To spend one’s life in agriculture is to be an optimist.
OPINION: Simpson breaks ranks with view on earmarks
It’s surprising that the Republican Party’s state central committee – which seems hell-bent on destroying any notions of a “big tent” for the GOP – hasn’t vote…
OPINION: Presidential Primary
With 10 declared candidates, the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary represents a true choice during the upcoming election. Unlike the Democrats who’re settling for Biden, Republicans will have an opportunity to m…
OPINION: Erasing Idaho’s Republican women?
“I do everything the man does, but backwards and in high heels,” said famous dancer Ginger Rogers.
OPINION: Try putting ‘science’ to these politics
It doesn’t take a college professor to realize that former President Trump was in a heap of trouble politically after the mid-term elections.
OPINION: It’s a small club, and you’re not in it
Dear Idaho Republican citizens, So sorry to interrupt your summer activities, but you need to pay ATTENTION to some scary Rules and Resolutions designed to tak…
OPINION: Reflecting before ID GOP summer meeting
This week is the annual IDGOP State Central Committee summer meeting where the direction of the party and rule changes are voted upon. There are some consequen…
OPINION: When political lines become curves
One of the central distinctions in mathematics is the difference between linearity and nonlinearity. The difference between lines and curves. Commenters on life and politics generally talk incessantly about today’s…
OPINION: A documentary to watch
I’ve just completed watching Matt Walsh’s documentary “What is a Woman” and I recommend it to anyone seeking to learn more about the recent explosion of persons identifying as “trans.” It is a good introduction to …
OPINION: A letter of thanks
As another school year winds down, we reflect on the tremendous growth and progress our students, teachers, and staff have achieved. It’s always a bittersweet …
OPINION: Affiliation with the University of Phoenix is great for Idaho
As a proud Vandal, I know the value of a University of Idaho education. Growing up in the hallways of Memorial Gym and being part of the energy and excitement …
OPINION: Transparency in numbers: A look into how your tax dollars are being spent
The first rule for any responsible government is that it must do the work of the people, for the people. That is the reason for any government’s existence. But…
OPINION: ‘Politician’ is not always a dirty word
We all know what’s going to happen in three years … it’s so predictable.
OPINION: The art of conversation
In the furor of our divisive Idaho politics right now, we have lost the important ability to talk with each other as people. We have lost the art of conversati…
OPINION: Idaho GOP supports some, but not all
Members of the Idaho GOP Executive Committee are attempting to remove the State IFRW (Idaho Federation of Republican Women) President from voting status. Rule …
OPINION: Republicans for health care
If you are a regular reader of the Coeur d’Alene Press, you are well aware of the divisive politics railing our community. As a long-standing North Idaho Republican, it was this division and subsequent damage to ou…