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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
ELECTION: The truth is shocking
I hope that I am not the only person who was stunned about the article "Canadian could decide election." I had no idea that you could vote in the United States election without living here.
ELECTION: Poem offers perspective
Friday's paper in one giant stroke -
LABRADOR: He's willing to respond
I wanted to pass on something that happened to me this past year and give folks something to think about. There was an issue before our state legislature that I had some concerns over. I did not wish to see this is…
MINNICK: TV ad is simply shameful
I have had several disagreements with Raul Labrador over the past four years with respect to legislation in the Idaho Legislature. Many of my comments toward him have reflected the passion I hold for fighting the t…
SLAUGHTER: Not OK for any religion
Mr. Connacher's letter seems to state that anything the Muslim community has done since 1099 is justifiable. You say you are a "perpetual student of history." Really? How convenient to overlook the 1,032 slaughter …
Heartfelt thanks to real hometown heroes
This September marks the fifth anniversary of my return from Iraq in 2004 to 2005 with a freshly minted Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, and the coveted 11th Armored Calvary Regiment "Blackhorse" combat patch. B…
In your view, is the recession really over?
ELECTION: Reflections of Chicago politics
The current lawsuit over last year's City Council election kind of reminds me of the elections we had in Chicago, where I grew up.
CITIZENSHIP: Is it so cheap?
Our Founding Fathers, often praised for their foresight in creating a future-looking document (the Constitution), apparently imagined that there would be future issues that would need to be addressed and made a par…
ENGLISH: Honest team-builder
I am writing in support of Dan English for Kootenai County Clerk.
HISSONG: Top coroner candidate
I attended a fundraiser for Jody DeLuca Hissong recently. Jody is running on the Democratic ticket for Kootenai County Coroner.
HATRED: Ignorance just repeats itself
Has not everyone on this planet been affected in one way or another from the long-standing Muslim-Christian conflict? Will there be no end to this insanity and chaos that it has caused? Ignorance is always revisite…
DEMS: Hop on Labrador's train
For the handful of Idahoans who favor Obama and support his agenda, let's join our conservative neighbors and oust Minnick on election day.
ENGLISH: Exemplifies service to community
I am writing to urge your vote in November to retain Dan English in the office of Kootenai County Clerk.
ALLRED: Right choice for governor
Keith Allred is the brightest star on the ticket for Idaho's next governor. Raised in Twin Falls, he worked his family's 1,200-acre ranch during summers and went on to earn a Ph.D. at UCLA.