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...
It’s not often I read a book about our challenging times and find Idaho prominently featured, but that’s how things turned out when I read “Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism and What Comes Next,” by Bradley Onishi. The author, a...
Now might be a good time to mention that the conservatives who care about Kootenai County are represented by the North Idaho Republicans, NOT the Kootenai County GOP (KCRCC). Tens of thousands of Kootenai County residents are watching in horror as three grifters...
Public funds for public education, that was always given. Some legislators want to use those funds for private schools. We shouldn’t be surprised. The move toward vouchers has been promoted for years, most of the time they fail, here’s why. Early education in our...
As far back as I can remember, transitions in the Idaho Attorney General’s office have been rather seamless and non-political. The manner in which I took over the office from David Leroy after the 1982 election is typical. I informed the entire staff that anyone who...
