On November 9, 2024, I wrote an article titled “A River Runs Through It.” In this article, I included several warnings about the Trump presidency, and sadly, every one of those warnings has come true. As I stated in the piece, “Buckle up, Buttercup, here comes...
United States National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, and White House Director of Speechwriting and Deputy Assistant to the President Michael Gerson with United States President George W. Bush reviewing his 2004 State of the Union Speech. In 2019, Joe Daiker,...
Governor Little owes Idahoans the truth. If the state’s finances are so strong, why are public schools, universities, and state agencies bracing for mid-year budget cuts? Earlier this month, the Governor celebrated a year-end surplus. Just weeks before, he ordered...
In January 2024, the Supreme Court allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies. It is now legal for hospitals in Idaho to allow women to die of severe bleeding, preeclampsia, and pregnancy-related infections in which abortion care is...
Our North Idaho legislators do not represent the real needs of Idahoans. They consistently push ideological issues and the legislative goals of the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF). In 2023, North Idaho legislators (except for Representative Mark Sauter) ignored through...
House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel of Boise has an invitation for those who are fed up with right-wing politics, or the continued divisions within the Republican Party. “Join the Idaho Democratic Party,” she says. “We are the party of common sense. The goal of our...
Elections are the foundation of American representative government. Bad elections result in bad government. Unfortunately, Idaho’s political parties have gained too much control over our elections, deciding who is on the ballot and who can vote. As a result, Idaho’s...
October is noted for fall color, cooler weather, and Halloween, which brings to mind the tricksters going door to door. It is also the season of political campaigns and the workings of political tricksters, trying to lure voters into supporting their candidates. We...
Regarding your article, “Too Far” of June 16, it’s ironic that you — Brent Regan — should raise the issues of immature behavior, moral codes, laws and taboos. Let’s examine your undying love for Trump. Let’s look with clear eyes at Trump’s invitation to the rioters...
Wow, Brent Regan has managed to insult everyone in Coeur d’Alene and, more generally, in Kootenai County. I am addressing his “Opinion: For the kids” screed from April 14. First, he insulted the “Doe” family, who he suggested was a typical Coeur d’Alene...
