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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 2 days, 8 hours ago

OPINION: Idaho’s water future is flowing in the right direction

To spend one’s life in agriculture is to be an optimist.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
OPINION: Erasing Idaho’s Republican women?

“I do everything the man does, but backwards and in high heels,” said famous dancer Ginger Rogers.

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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 …

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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 …

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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 …

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
OPINION: ‘Politician’ is not always a dirty word

We all know what’s going to happen in three years … it’s so predictable.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
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 …

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
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…