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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 …
PUBLIC HEALTH: Medical Freedom Act irresponsible
This Medical Freedom Act infringes on our right to a healthy environment, allowing vaccine opponents to expose us to illnesses formerly contained for decades.
GOOKIN: Further fuss over flannel fashion
The mayor exhibited disrespect, arrogance, and an extreme lack of judgement.
STUDY: Spend the money at home
$55,000 for this survey and add to that an $185 hourly fee if more is needed to complete it. Do you know anyone who makes $185 an hour? Certainly not anyone in Coeur d’Alene.
TRUMP: Ruination of the country
We’ll be very fortunate if we can regain the “democracy” part of our Constitution after these years of autocracy.
SENTENCING: “Cruel and unusual” to whom?
It’s my understanding that the original rationale for incarceration for a crime was to make the stay so unpleasant as to make the prisoner never want to offend again.
GREENLAND: Respect our friendship and treaty
Respect and friendship can lead to other beneficial opportunities for all parties. Why is that so hard for some to champion?
GOOKIN: Mayor did not dress to impress
A flannel shirt?
TRUMP: Oligarchic doctrine is counter to Constitution
I cannot believe that our great country is doing something like this that is so contrary to our Constitution and our beliefs.
LETTERS: Nothing but talking points
Recent letters are "classic Democrat/far left talking points" and "emotional, unspecific, and simple, very factually sparse."
PUBLIC HEALTH: Recent failures hit close to home
We deserve better leadership grounded in evidence-based public health. County commissioners must exercise greater care when appointing members to this governing body.
THERAPY: Cuts to services harmful to Idahoans
Leaders often say they care about Idaho’s people — but restricting access to essential therapy and mental health services tells a different story.
TRUMP: Made USA a ‘testament to aggression’
America used to stand for something good and noble.
TRUMP: Unilateral acts in Venezuela are illegal
It defies the Constitution, the rule of law and the United Nations Agreements.
MINNEAPOLIS: Administration lying about killing
Who ya gonna believe, me or your lying eyes?
DEMOCRATS: Obstruction foils government function
Responsibility for the tremendous cost of ICE and police finding and deporting illegals falls on Biden and the Democrat politicians.