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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 …
WHITE: Thanks for model leadership
I want to first thank Chief White for his extraordinary and professional service to the residents of Coeur d’Alene in keeping us safe and informed daily.
OVERREACH: HB822 and unintended consequences
This bill goes against the values of limited government and personal liberty and places the state between families, children, and trusted professionals like teachers and counselors. It creates a uniform solution in…
AMERICA: Religious freedom and country under threat
We must fortify and enlighten ourselves in defense of this threat. An educated mind is hard to decieve.
AIRLINES: Can afford to pay for TSA
Airlines are expected to achieve a combined total net profit of $41 billion in 2026. I think they can afford to pay the TSA agents, don’t you?
HISTORY: The 'shadow in the woods'
There was a time when a shadow sat in the woods — a compound built on exclusion and the dry-rot of hate. But we didn’t just wait for it to go away. We destroyed it.
TRUMP: Words still matter
We can do better.
DIGITAL MONEY: Consider alternatives
My hope is that readers will consider alternatives to electronic slavery.
TRUMP: Congress must act
COUNTY: Inflexible daycare policy unfair
Requiring employees to meet a strict 7:00 a.m. start time, without consideration for real-world childcare logistics, places an unnecessary burden on working families.
FLAG BURNING: End protester’s benefits
I sincerely hope that sometime in the future James will regret his actions.
CURRENT EVENTS: Seeking clarification
The U.S. is becoming politically alienated from allies as a result of its actions.
TRUMP: Remember these promises?
Remember a year ago...
HOUSING: South Carolina sets example
South Carolina tripled taxes on non-owner-occupied homes.
ALLIES: Lack of support no surprise
“If you wish to go fast, go alone; If you wish to go far, go with others” is an old and true adage we seem to have overlooked and which we would be wise to heed.
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