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January 29, 2025

The revolution will not be live-streamed

By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff

Gen-Z has the kind of energy, passion, anger and morality that lights rebellions, and most have dreamed of overthrowing fascist governments since their first time …

Back of the Book / Ben Olson / Health / Opening Hearts and Minds / Opinion / Personal history / Politics / Random Digital Madness

November 20, 2024

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 …

Emily Articulated / Emily Erickson / Health / Memories / Personal history

November 20, 2024

Emily Articulated: Analog era

By Emily Erickson
Reader Staff

After the Nov. 5 election, I felt an overwhelming need to disconnect — from the celebratory posts of those aligned with the victors and the …

Arts & Culture / Emily Articulated / Emily Erickson / History / Humor / Opinion / Politics

September 25, 2024

Emily Articulated: U.S. history, 2050 edition

By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist

Flipping open to a glossy image of Barack Obama, the iconic “Hope” poster filled the page, with the former president’s calm, resolute expression etched in …

Emily Articulated / Emily Erickson / Opinion / Politics

July 31, 2024

Emily Articulated: Femininomenon

By Emily Erickson
Reader Staff

A young girl raised her hand and was called upon by former-President Gerald Ford. It was 1989. The girl asked, “Mr. Ford, what advice would …

Emily Articulated / Emily Erickson / Living Life / Opinion / Random Digital Madness

May 8, 2024

Emily Articulated: family gatherings

By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist

This past weekend, I flew to Boise to join my partner and his family in celebrating his brother’s college graduation. Showing up for one another’s …

Emily Articulated / Emily Erickson

August 4, 2022

Emily Articulated: Rant, Rave and Domino’s

By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist

I’m what I like to call a “silent observer” on the Sandpoint Rant and Rave Facebook page. I’m subscribed, but do not post or comment, …

Arts & Culture / Featured

May 20, 2021

Back roads point the way

By Ben Olson
Reader Staff

Like many of us who were born and raised in Sandpoint, I have played the “Sandpoint Shuffle” several times. This dance step involves feeling trapped …