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Courtney Beebe is a Rising Star. She entered the world of the Kootenai County Democrats after the ignominious election of Donald Trump, whose only worthy contribution may be his inspiring so many to “get involved” in resistance to his policies. She first...

  Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – March 5th, 2018 – The Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee (KCDCC) supports the passage of the maintenance and operation supplemental levies proposed for a vote on March 12, 2019, by the Coeur d’Alene School District No. 271,...

KOOTENAI COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senator Souza Seeks to Escape the Will of the People with Senate Bill 1100 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – February 19th, 2018 – The Medicaid expansion initiative passed by 58% percent of the vote in Senator...

KOOTENAI COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Constitutional Amendment to Gerrymander Idaho (House Joint Resolution2) Objected to by KCDCC Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – February 13, 2019 – Last week, the Republican majority on the House State Affairs...

Here are the highlights of the year: Safe Passage Breakfast Sixteen KC Dems, including two candidates attended the Safe Passage Violence Awareness breakfast and also donated to the organization. Safe Passage helps victims, mostly women and children, who are affected...

We, the Kootenai County Democrats, are disappointed with the recent lawsuit against Proposition 2 Medicaid Expansion that has been brought to the Idaho Supreme Court by the dark money group known as the Idaho Freedom Foundation. This special interest group is led by...

Medical bankruptcy is a uniquely American medical problem, as is affordable health care for over 60,000 Idahoans. Idaho taxpayers are currently paying for Medicaid expansion in 33 states, but we do not benefit from this program. There is a myth people “in the gap” are...

The 2nd Regular Session of the 2018 Idaho Legislature got under way on January 8, 2018. The agenda is set and the issues are vast. Hidden among the many subjects under discussion are changes which will affect you and your family for good or ill. The outcome may seem...

Suppose instead of falling for the "wedge-issue-of-the-month" trap, we reject messaging that serves only to divide us as neighbors,  communities and citizens of a great nation. When faced with an invite to expend needless energy "discussing" the latest wedge issue,...

Falsettos, William Finn’s musical originally on Broadway in the 90s, tells the story of a family reconfigured by the coming out of a homosexual father during the AIDS epidemic. Set in the late 70s and 80s, Falsettos follows the life of a family of three; Trina (played...

For Immediate Release December 22, 2017 Schroeder to Run for State Representative, Seat A, in District 4 For more information contact Shawn Keenan 208-699-6340 COEUR D’ALENE— Rebecca Schroeder is announcing her campaign to be District 4’s next State Representative....

A KC Dems Community Collaboration Submitted by Lt. Colonel Bill Douglas, U.S. Army JAG, Ret. and former Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney Photo Caption: Lt. Colonel Bill Douglas,  U.S. Army JAG, Ret. As a retired Army Judge Advocate General, I have given legal...

The New Face of Grassroots Advocacy in Kootenai County Article by Courtney Beebe     Chris Matthews has always shared the progressive values of Theodore Roosevelt and FDR, even as a student at Kellogg High School where he met his future wife, Emily. After...

  Article by Lisa Nunlist and Bev Moss     The long-awaited new home for the historic Coeur d’Alene Carousel opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 9th. This charming structure is across from City Park, next to Memorial Field. From 1942 to 1975, this...

At this year’s 3rd annual Pride in the Park, Kootenai County Democrats joined a rainbow of vibrant organizations, businesses and attendees to celebrate inclusion and diversity. Organized by the North Idaho Pride Alliance, the event was held at Coeur d'Alene City Park...