Rejecting racism and the status quo
By Jack T. Riggs, M.D.
Reader Contributor
As President Ronald Reagan once said, “Status quo, you know, is Latin for ‘the mess we’re in.’”
As a lifelong resident of Coeur …
Category: Opinion
Opinion
What is a local?
By Steve Sanchez
Reader Contributor
A local is someone who lives here — really lives here.
A local is invested in their community. They work here and volunteer here. They …
This is no time to sweep a looming health care crisis under the rug
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
All Idahoans want to know their families can access health care when they need it; yet, we are living under a dangerous abortion …
Believe the hype: FX’s new Shōgun series is a triumphant historical epic
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Take a quick look at the reviews surrounding the new 10-episode FX/Hulu series Shōgun and you’ll be shocked at how over-the-top they can be.
The …
Sundown state
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
If you want a master class is hypocrisy and cynicism — and ever need a handy example for what irony truly is — look at …
Internal combustion therapy
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Every spring for the past 20 years or so, around the time when the weather turns warm in earnest, I mark a personal seasonal resurrection: …
Aging, dementing, ageism and the presidency
By Paul Graves
Reader Contributor
In spite of what your perception might be of this commentary’s title, I’m not really writing about partisan politics. Sure, a bombshell of partisan politics …
The platform purity the GOP demands would mean utter chaos
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
Voters need to trust that their elected leaders are beholden to them — not their donors, lobbyists or party bosses. Unfortunately, we’re seeing a …
No exit
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
“Hell is other people.”
— Jean-Paul Sartre, No Exit
I had a severe allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine while in college. My joints swelled …
Legislative update
By Rep. Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint
Reader Contributor
Greetings. I hope all is well. The Legislature is in its 10th week of session. The introduction of bills has slowed but is …
Letters
- Final Response to Mr. Kattner… Dear Editor and Cliff Kattner: This will be my last installment in the dialog I started with Cliff Katner by replying to his letter of Jan. 19. So, if the Reader publishes this letter and you elect to respond, Cliff, I am giving you the last word. Cliff wrote (gleefully, I think): ...
- Trump: a True Minority… Dear Editor, It seems ironic that Donald Trump, often criticized for being less-than-friendly towards minorities, should prove to be such a minority himself. We all know about the popular vote, but when you consider losing the popular vote by the second largest margin of any president in history (which has happened ...
- Health Care Reform… Dear Editor, Healthcare is 17.8 percent of the U.S. economy. The largest insurance agency in the country is the government, it covers its workers, military, plus 42% of children, 25% of adults under 65, and of course all adults over 65 and over. So, before Republicans get rid of the majority ...
- Supplemental Levy… Dear Editor, Vote YES on the Lake Pend Oreille School District (LPOSD) Replacement Supplemental Levy. This vote reflects well-deserved confidence in our staff, our students, our children, our grandchildren, and our future. Each Lake Pend Oreille school, especially the small rural ones, rely on local support to fund essential academic programs, services, ...
- Dixon Town Hall… Dear Editor, I was fortunate enough to attend Sage Dixon’s town hall meeting on Saturday, Jan. 28, in Ponderay. It was my first time meeting with Rep. Dixon, and I really appreciated that he takes the time to meet with his constituents. I was at the meeting to voice my concern about ...
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
GO READ IT»
WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
GO READ IT»
THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
GO READ IT»
STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
GO READ IT»
Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Festivus, Skiing with Santa, Hogwire, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
