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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 [email protected].

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago

OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?

Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
OPINION: The courage to lead differently

Good leaders use moral compass, not fear

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
OPINION: Desperate rhetoric from Idaho's faux Republicans

They sense losing stranglehold on power

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited

Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
OPINION: Are you a North Idaho Republican?

Here's what North Idaho Republicans believe.

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
OPINION: Don’t confuse more with adequate: Idaho schools remain underfunded

When we shortchange our children, we shortchange our future. Inadequate school investment means we can’t retain qualified teachers, offer specialized courses l…

Updated 2 years, 4 months ago
OPINION: Is this the Republican Party we want in Kootenai County?

Bottom of May primary ballot should be top of mind

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
OPINION: AI concerns aren't just hallucinations

Potential for good - and not-so-good - abundant in medical field and elsewhere

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
OPINION: Why your vote in May matters

Future of the Idaho Republican Party is on the ballot

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
OPINION: Saving our Republican soul

Conservative focus is on individual dignity, the creation of opportunities with freedom to succeed, and a government that serves - but not rules - its people.

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
OPINION: Idaho Republicans reclaim roots amid division

Precinct committee challengers understand role as workers, not representatives

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
OPINION: Let’s put spotlight on Idaho for right reasons

Getting more voters involved will minimize impact of extremists

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
OPINION: Group condemns extremist 'culture of permission'

Mayor Hammond honored; Idaho Freedom Foundation criticized

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
OPINION: Rejecting racism and the status quo

Party of Lincoln must root out racism

Updated 2 years, 5 months ago
OPINION: Stop spending my money on stupid stuff!

Here's one great way to stem the insanity.

Updated 2 years, 6 months ago
OPINION: Precinct by precinct, take back your party

Take part in this critical primary election