Erasing history is a betrayal of future generations
By Liam FitzGerald
Reader Contributor
“The truth will set you free.”
— John 8:32
On March 27, President Donald Trump issued an executive order, which, according to the White House, …
Tagged: racism
The life of the author
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
There are three books by Neil Gaiman on my shelves: Good Omens, American Gods and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. The sight …
Trump administration causes nationwide whiplash on suspension of federal grants, loans
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The Trump administration walked back a temporary pause on a swath of federal loans and grants Jan. 29, adding a coda to more than 24 …
Dumb of the week: Now with more fascism!
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In the War of the Dumb, there are some clear winners. Mississippi state Sen. Bradford Blackmon, a Democrat, earned a special mention this week.
Blackmon …
Cancer sticks, racism and hostage situations
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
At our weekly Reader editorial meeting, Publisher Ben Olson asked — as he often does — if we had any “fun” stories to give our …
Gatekeepers of paradise
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Being born and raised in Sandpoint, I’ve done a bit of gatekeeping over the years.
The term “gatekeeping” began trending a few years ago to …
We must unite to reject racism
Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
When we elect someone to public office, we entrust them with substantial power. With that power comes responsibility. Elected officials must be held to …
Dumb of the week — extended edition
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Here’s a little tale about a man named Dan. Dan David Foreman III, born Sept. 20, 1953 in the mid-sized town of Lake Forest, Ill. …
Dumb of the Week: Now we’re eating pets?
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It takes a special brand of dumb to make it into this column. Today’s topic reaches a whole new level in the stratosphere.
The Sept. …
The Lumberjill: Boogeymen
By Jen Jackson Quintano
Reader Columnist
In 2012, neo-Nazi Shaun Winkler bought property an hour north of the old Aryan Nations compound with hopes of building a new homeland for …
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