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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: Idaho needs a major reset on education choice conversation
The 2023 Idaho legislative session is ready to adjourn with barely any movement on advancing education choice options for families.
OPINION: IFF files, Part 8: Donations and conversations
Idaho Freedom Foundation’s board member, Heather Lauer, tried to twist the truth and misstate my intentions. She wrote a quick response to my column last week,…
OPINION: PUPF CEO responds to Souza
Mary Souza inadvertently made a strong case in her latest column for why nonprofit donor privacy is an essential First Amendment right to defend.
OPINION: IFF files, Part 7: Don’t take our sunshine away
There’s a bold new strategy in Idaho politics: Avoid reporting donations. Idaho’s new People United for Privacy Foundation (PUFPF) wants increased privacy for …
OPINION: IFF files, Part 6: Why are they hiding?
I’d like to start this column with an apology. I’ve been referring to IFF/KCRCC and their associated groups as Libertarians, and that’s not fair to real Libert…
OPINION: Students: Without support our schools fail
To the Readers of the Coeur d’Alene Press… Education is often hailed as the great equalizer, providing people with the tools they need to succeed in their personal and professional lives. However, the recent failur…
OPINION: Proposal for advisory vote on 'private schools' won’t provide good data
The legislature exists to make the best policies for sometimes complex issues while representing the will of the people. This is why detailed bills go through …
OPINION: KCTFHR board of directors responds to Regan column
Authoritarian leaders throughout history have demonstrated time and time again, that…the easiest way to control the masses is to keep them ignorant. The easiest way to keep the masses ignorant is to control knowled…
OPINION: IFF Files, Part 5 — When they tell you who they are, believe them
Organized groups from all over the country are converging on Idaho. They have been drawn to our state because of our conservative politics, but now declare we …
OPINION: Hopeful for levy decision that supports students
I have been an educator for 28 years, with 14 of those years working in the great state of Idaho. One of my personal fundamental principles is that of honesty.…
OPINION: IFF files, Part 4: 'Skittles' kill kids
We have friends who recently lost their son to fentanyl. It was devastating. We have other friends who are seriously worried about their teens experimenting wi…
OPINION: All the bills?: IFF files, Part 3
During my eight years serving in the Idaho Senate, one issue was always a top priority for our Republican members: Right to Life. Every year we tried to protec…
OPINION: Let us love, not condemn
This Sunday, billions of people will celebrate Christmas across the world. While we honor the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, let us not forget the whole r…