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: Honoring those behind Idaho's historic election
The Nov. 5 general election was a historic milestone for Idaho. With over 900,000 ballots cast, we achieved the highest total voter turnout in state history. T…
OPINION: Idaho’s water future is flowing in the right direction
To spend one’s life in agriculture is to be an optimist.
OPINION: Open primaries will foster a stronger, truer Republican Party
Idaho's Republican Party is at a crossroads. The closed primary system we implemented in 2011 has distorted Idaho’s political landscape, forcing voters to join…
OPINION: Principles are more important than politicians
Kootenai County Democrats strive to elevate loyalty to principles over loyalty to politicians. It’s what makes us different from the opposing party. No President is a God above the law.
OPINION: Contraception is not a partisan issue. Let’s stop treating it like one
Let us make one thing clear: Republicans support birth control. And they should not be afraid to say so.
OPINION: Bad California ideas are infiltrating Idaho
Bad California ideas are coming to Idaho through the Trojan horse of open primaries, and Republicans in the Gem State need to wake up.
OPINION: Privatizing North Idaho College is a misguided approach
A few months ago, I highlighted the crucial role federal funds play at North Idaho College (NIC). Now, the Idaho GOP, with Trustee Todd Banducci's support, aim…
OPINION: Kootenai County's Call to Action: Fostering local unity through preparedness
It’s more than obvious we are living in historic times. Unfortunately, historic times are usually not tranquil times. Here in our beloved Kootenai County, we have recently experienced a spate of tumultuous events, …
OPINION: The tangled web we weave
In his June 5 Op-Ed, former Attorney General and State Supreme Court Justice Jim Jones opines on the alleged failure of Attorney General Raul Labrador in adher…
OPINION: Voters, where do we go from here?
General election next up for voters to make wisest choices
OPINION: Celebrating a victory for us all
Election shows how every single vote counts
OPINION: Far-right GOP primary wins make supporting Democrats essential
Democracies are unhealthy without a balance of power between the parties and accountability at the ballot box. Sadly, Idaho’s ruling party is steadily moving d…
OPINION: U.S. agriculture needs farm workforce modernization
Act favors work solutions over monetary bandages
OPINION: Let's make every week National Police Week
Sacrifice and service at heart of Idaho law enforcement officers
OPINION: It all depends on you
Precinct votes come down to traditional conservatism vs. the KCRCC's angry - and ineffective - politics