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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 …
VOTING: GOP thwarts progress
Why is Sholeh’s voting column so pollyanna on voting access? Nothing varies more state to state than voting access.
ABORTION: Case of wrong priorities
We impose fines, community service and sometimes jail people for the killing of eagles and wolves. Yet what do we do for the killing of the unborn? Planned Parenthood kills, desembodies and sells baby body parts. A…
ANGELS: Helped point the way
Last Wednesday, as I was leaving a Coeur d’Alene store, a nice lady that I had never seen before came up to me and was sharing that one of her worst nightmares was getting lost in a parking lot and not being able t…
9/11 POEM: United We Stand
In the depths of my soul, my heart on a leash
HORSES: Drafting fans of big beasts
If you’re one of those people who loves to wander through the draft horse barn at the North Idaho Fair, there’s an event coming up that you may want to attend. It’s the 39th (yes — 39th!) annual Idaho Draft Horse a…
TECH MARKET: Path to brighter future
Having just moved my software company to Coeur d’Alene from Oregon, I read Thursday’s story on ignite cda’s “tech market” request with interest. I really appreciate Mayor Widmyer and the commissioners’ protection o…
EGGS: End the chicken suffering
McDonald’s pledge last week to start using cage-free eggs is only a small step in preventing staggering suffering endured by millions of birds.
ELECTION: Time for write-in votes
I understand her reasons, but I was disappointed to see in Thursday’s Press that Barbara Hedden has taken herself out of the City Council race for seat 3. In a city the size of ours, I think it is a shame that anyo…
GROWTH: Not in north county
The article titled “Growth Battle Brewing” in Tuesday’s Press calls for a response. Comments made by Cliff Mort are misleading and do not pass the giggle test for those of us who have researched thoroughly his and …
FRANCIS: Embrace Pope's message
On the eve of his historic visit to the United States, Americans of all faiths and creeds are finding a message of hope in Pope Francis. His teachings about love and mercy transcend religious identity and invite al…
COURT: Blame the presidents
If the U.S. Supreme Court chooses to support sodomites, then the presidents who nominated them have a lot to answer for. Recent idiots who have been appointed to the Supreme Court include William O. Douglas, Sandra…
TRIBE: Gratitude, not criticism
I can’t resist reacting to Larry Spencer’s attack on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe (“corruption and disingenuous posturing and self-praise”). Spencer states that “In Idaho, the tribes are required to give 5 percent of th…
BURGERS: Time for In N Out?
I heard the first In N Out burger has just opened in Oregon. We need one up here. Is there anyone out there who has any information on this? I have to say it would make a lot of money up here to anyone who opens on…
THANKS: For paying it forward
I would sincerely like to thank an officer who was at a restaurant on Canfield Avenue last Wednesday. The very kind gesture of “paying it forward” was very much appreciated and an act of kindness in our community a…
ACCIDENT: Help is punished instead
On Thursday coming down Fernan I noticed an ATV rolling and called 911. I went to help using shirts to help stop the blood and pumping his chest for air for 10 minutes. When I came back to the accident after trying…