The Idaho Observer
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The Idaho Observer was a monthly hardcopy 24-page constitutionally oriented newspaper, founded in January 1997 originating in North Idaho
, United States, but with a scope that covered all of America, delivered nationwide. The paper was a prominent example of advocacy journalism
, focusing primarily on populist
political issues, 9/11 Truth, and the preservation of American
civil liberties
. The Observer also covered holistic medicine, along with national and international current affairs. In September 2009 Don Harkins, the editor of the newspaper, died. His widow, the director of Vaccination Liberation Ingri Cassel, announced in May 2010 that publication of The Idaho Observer would be discontinued. In August 2010 Mrs. Cassel signed the rights to The Idaho Observer over to David M. Estes. Effective date of the transfer was 1 September 2010. Since then The Idaho Observer has been published as an internet based newspaper with a return to print as the market dictates.
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
, United States, but with a scope that covered all of America, delivered nationwide. The paper was a prominent example of advocacy journalism
Advocacy journalism
Advocacy journalism is a genre of journalism that intentionally and transparently adopts a non-objective viewpoint, usually for some social or political purpose. Because it is intended to be factual, it is distinguished from propaganda...
, focusing primarily on populist
Populism
Populism can be defined as an ideology, political philosophy, or type of discourse. Generally, a common theme compares "the people" against "the elite", and urges social and political system changes. It can also be defined as a rhetorical style employed by members of various political or social...
political issues, 9/11 Truth, and the preservation of American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
civil liberties
Civil liberties
Civil liberties are rights and freedoms that provide an individual specific rights such as the freedom from slavery and forced labour, freedom from torture and death, the right to liberty and security, right to a fair trial, the right to defend one's self, the right to own and bear arms, the right...
. The Observer also covered holistic medicine, along with national and international current affairs. In September 2009 Don Harkins, the editor of the newspaper, died. His widow, the director of Vaccination Liberation Ingri Cassel, announced in May 2010 that publication of The Idaho Observer would be discontinued. In August 2010 Mrs. Cassel signed the rights to The Idaho Observer over to David M. Estes. Effective date of the transfer was 1 September 2010. Since then The Idaho Observer has been published as an internet based newspaper with a return to print as the market dictates.