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ENGLISH: Not the national language
For those who are annoyed when languages other than English appear in a public space in the United States, let me note that…
MUSIC CLASS: The more you know
On Nov. 29, George Silva wrote a letter about a humanities course offered at Harvard University, “Music 1: Introduction to Western Art Music, From Bach to Beyoncé.” He asked about the course’s value and wondered if…
POLL WATCHERS: Thanks for your vigilance
We want to thank all the thousands of poll watchers. They were watching the Nov. 5 election very closely this time! Nothing like the very poor pole watching that was in the 2020 presidential election. So glad to he…
MOTHER EARTH: Thank you
At a time when the citizen-caretakers of Planet Earth are tragically divided, how about a universal prayer with something in it for everyone?
PROP 1: Repeal vote in Alaska failed
Full disclosure: As a member of Veterans for Idaho Voters I worked to promote a “Yes” vote on Proposition One.
NORTH IDAHO: Gotta love it!
It’s easy to forget how good we have it in North Idaho when political differences obscure the view, then I am reminded of why I love it here. I love seeing American flags everywhere — flying from poles, adorning ho…
LEGAL NOTICES: Should be in English
I noticed a legal notice published in today’s Coeur d’Alene Press printed in Spanish. This is the United States of America, we speak English. Don’t you think there should have been a translation of that notice?
CITYLINK: Service should be expanded
The My Turn article, Citylink is essential service, is an important article. First, it provided the cost and revenue sources for public transit as provided by former County Commissioner, Chris Fillios. Second it re…
BLANKETS: Thanks to those who donated
As a longtime, former staff member of Tesh, I was very interested in the story in the paper about blanket donations. I think that you could not find a more deserving agency than Family Promise to give them to and i…
HEALTH CARE: We must pursue Medicare for All
The familiar mantra “Our Health Care Industry is Broken” is off target. We Americans want and expect health insurance companies to put their insureds first, to endeavor to fully meet the medical needs of their cust…
MOOSE: A majestic loss
Sorry to read there is now one less majestic moose in North Idaho.
VOICE OF AMERICA: Kari Lake now in charge
Voice of America is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in nearly 50 languages to an estimated weekly audience of more than 354 million people.
CONCERTS: Thanks for attending
On behalf of the 3Cs Coeur d’Aleers I would like to offer our heart-felt gratitude to the members of our community who came to our free Christmas concerts at Trinity Lutheran church on Fifth Street on Tuesday after…
TRUMP: Should be pardoned
Biden should pardon Trump.
TRUMP: Assembling a dream team
Regarding Mr. Ward’s letter on who has credentials and experience to rein in the U.S. Federal Agencies. First how can any business stay in business if they can’t budget their spending? Pretty sure Elon Musk is qual…