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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 …
NATION: Christian argument continues
In the December 28 editorial, “Let’s Not Quibble Over Christian Nation,” an anonymous editorialist urged readers to consider historian David Holmes’ book “The Faiths of the Founding Fathers.” While this in itself i…
OBAMA: Michelle and inspiration
Want to understand why Michelle Obama was recently voted America’s most admired woman of the year? I recommend you read her book “Becoming,” a raw, honest and inspiring tale of her life from childhood on Euclid Ave…
TRUMP: Travesty in office
A letter from Leonard Brant, appearing in the Press Dec. 26, states as fact, in the first sentence, that the American electorate chose, actually chose, Donald Trump to be president.
THANKS: Super stores surface
The LCSC Students of Social Work Club (SOSW) would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the Super 1 Foods of Hayden Store for their continued support and amazing generosity in helping us raise funds for charitabl…
CHURCH: Writer passes judgment
I read with interest the Local section front page story on Christmas day titled “Church of Truth welcomes new minister.” ?
HATE: Banish it, Idaho
C’mon, Republicans! Get the hate out of your party!
THANKS: Home on the range
Heartfelt thanks to the community for their incredible generosity!
PHILLIPS: Political casualty
We have known Carrie Phillips since she was a student at Lakeland High School. I was her high school counselor. Carrie was a great student who was friendly, outgoing and responsible. She always had a smile for ever…
WAR: Yes or no?
The last time Congress declared war was in 1942, according to senate.gov. So all this talk about President Trump pulling out of Syria and Afghanistan, should he bear this responsibility alone? I say no.
COLUMNS: Offense taken
I read a column (opinion) Saturday by Brent Regan, chairman of the IFF Board and of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee. His column was a strong disagreement with a recent Steve Cameron column (also an…
DEBT: Credit card high
There’s an elephant in the room that is seriously worrying me. Are we living an economic boom on a credit card?
GRESSLER: A final word
Lee Gibson said he was going to “mind his own business and quit writing letters,” even apologizing for being nasty. At the time, I said Gibson will cave before Christmas. I was right.
MATTIS: Didn't sell out
In his resignation letter, former defense secretary James Mattis clearly distanced himself from Donald Trump.
CHARITY: These chicks care
Much has been written about large, popular groups giving to those in need. The group “The Charity Chicks,” with only 12 members, gave $1,250 to my granddaughter, who although she has just recently returned to her f…
SESSION: Lower taxes priority
Attention Idaho legislators: Your 2019 session is coming up soon. I hope you can get legislation going to reduce cost to taxpayers, especially seniors living on fixed incomes!