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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 5 days ago

OPINION: A pig's tale, revisited

Orwell's porkers, KCRCC bear some resemblance

Updated 1 month, 4 weeks ago
OPINION: Housing problems — and solutions — focus of new column

Restructuring means important work will continue

Updated 2 months ago
OPINION: The cluster caucus referendum on the Idaho GOP

Goal of fewer people voting was reached.

Updated 2 months ago
OPINION: They’ve sold out your vote

Dorothy Moon, Chair of the Idaho State Republican Party (IDGOP), cares much more about the national spotlight than she does about the votes of Idaho’s register…

Updated 2 months ago
OPINION: Voter registration facts for May primary

March 15 is a key date for Republicans.

Updated 2 months ago
OPINION: Promoting children's behavioral health: Why Idaho needs stricter access to technology in schools

As members of the Idaho Behavioral Health Council, we are deeply concerned about the increasing behavioral health issues among children, particularly those stemming from the misuse of technology and social media. H…

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Republican optimism vs. left wing radical rules

In the dynamic realm of Idaho Republican politics, conservatives confront a critical decision: to embrace President Ronald Reagan's uplifting optimism or to co…

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: For Idaho's sake, fund our schools

CDA School District superintendent issues appeal to local legislators

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Don’t be conned by the Con-Con

We are of different parties and often disagree, but are allied in our fierce devotion to America’s Constitution. It is now under serious threat from well-meani…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: Laying a foundation for the future

H521 offers trifecta for Idaho families

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
OPINION: GOP should uphold electoral process integrity

People want May primary, not March caucus

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
OPINION: Securing the border

Naysayers calling Idaho’s efforts to support Texas in securing the border “pointless” are willfully missing the point.

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
OPINION: Hope & Freedom vs. Anger & Power

Ronald Reagan described America as a “shining city on a hill” and his farewell address exclaimed our best days are ahead. Ignoring the “America is in decline” …

Updated 3 months ago
OPINION: We are all paying KCRCC's bills

Examining the major stories unfolding at North Idaho College, the Kootenai County Assessor's office, and the Community Library Network reveals a pattern of so-…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: For the sake of those who need it, we need to save Medicaid

Medicaid was created as a safety net for the truly needy. But forces in Washington, D.C., have warped it into a spending vehicle that is driving state budgets …

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
OPINION: Let's preserve our downtown

The new Marriot coming downtown is allowed by right (Downtown Hotel Gets OK, CDA Press Jan. 26). I know that many citizens are upset. They see a deterioration …