Congressional hopeful Kaylee Peterson visits Reader office
By Reader Staff
Editor’s note: Kaylee Peterson has been campaigning as a Democrat against Republican U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher since 2022. Amid a swing through 10 counties in Idaho in …
Tagged: women’s reproductive rights
Pro-Voice Project premiers one-woman documentary play in NYC
By Reader Staff
From her days working a chainsaw and writing a regular column with the Sandpoint Reader, Jen Jackson Quintano has emerged as the go-to women’s reproductive rights …
An open letter to the fascist regime attempting to take over our country
By Nishelle Gonzales
Reader Contributor
I have sat back and watched this new administration the last few months with horror and grief. I had a realization today that brings me …
Congressman Russ Fulcher sits down for a Reader interview
By Reader Staff
Publisher’s note: Congressman Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, came to the Sandpoint Reader offices on April 23 for an interview, but we didn’t have enough space to run the …
When one party rules, Idaho families lose
By Lauren Necochea
Reader Columnist
Our government exists to serve the people. But another legislative session ruled by the Republican supermajority showed exactly what happens when one party has unchecked …
Emily Articulated: Overreaction
By Emily Erickson
Reader Staff
I remember the footage of a woman screaming in the streets after the first Trump inauguration. She became a meme — a poster child for …
Idaho Democrats Fight for Families. Republicans Fight for Control
By Lauren Necochea
Reader Contributor
Idaho Democrats are clear underdogs in the Legislature, but that doesn’t stop them from bringing forward real solutions. They are working to strengthen public schools …
Supermajority, super disconnected
By Lauren Necochea
In a representative democracy, The people elect leaders to represent and serve their interests. However, in a familiar pattern, recent polling shows that Idaho voters hold views …
Who is fighting for Idaho families?
By Lauren Neccochea
Reader Contributor
Every legislative session, we see whether our leaders protect freedoms, lift families and plant seeds for stronger futures. The opening week of the 2025 session …
‘One moment away from knowing someone who can change the world’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force gathered Dec. 10 to honor five community members who have exhibited outstanding dedication to preserving and advancing human …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 