In the education debate, words matter
By Mindy Cameron
Reader Contributor
While delivering his State of the State speech in January, Idaho Gov. Brad Little used the word “public” 11 times in reference to K-12 education …
By Mindy Cameron
Reader Contributor
While delivering his State of the State speech in January, Idaho Gov. Brad Little used the word “public” 11 times in reference to K-12 education …
By David Ledford
Special to the Reader
When some former journalists tell stories of their lives, the narratives often brim with bravado, journalistic conquest and self applause.
Mindy Cameron enjoyed …
By Mindy Cameron
Reader Contributor
Asking a reader to name her favorite book of the year is like asking her to choose her favorite grandchild. Impossible. I won’t quite follow …
By Mindy Cameron
Reader Contributor
“Educated” by Tara Westover is enjoying its ninth week on the New York Times bestseller list, right up there with James Comey and other authors …
By Mindy Cameron
Reader Contributor
On November 8 Bill and I traveled from Sandpoint to Seattle to be with friends on election night. We brought champagne to celebrate Hillary’s victory …
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