Jan 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Women’s March January 18, 2025 Speech by Gabrielle Wright I re-wrote this entire speech last night. Why? I decided it was too removed, too cold, and I didn’t really feel the empowerment, the frustration, or the sliver of hope I see looking across this crowd...
Jan 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
As Gabrielle noted, as the social justice pendulum swings back, I’m asking myself and I’m asking you to think about how we show up in our work to advance justice — how to ground ourselves in truth, love and dignity even in the face of hate, meanness, or...
Jan 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Sen. Melissa Wintrow As a state legislator and lifelong advocate for women’s health, I was proud to see my bill, Senate Bill 1234, pass the Idaho Legislature last session. Starting this month women across our state will have access to up to six months of...
Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s hard to find anyone who wants higher teen pregnancy rates, but look no further than the second floor of the Idaho Statehouse where Attorney General Raúl Labrador plots his next move in a campaign to restore second-class citizenship to Idaho’s women and girls....
Jun 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear District 19 and LGBTQ+ friends and allies, We love Boise, and we are honored to serve this community, a community that is known for welcoming diversity and celebrating what makes us who we are. Our state has fiercely fought for human rights and dignity. In the...
Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
In response to all the harmful bills introduced by the GOP this past session, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho asked people all over the state to mail in homemade paper hearts, representing the 48,000 Idaho residents who identified as LGBTQ+ in the...