Do you want to know how popular school vouchers are? They have never won on a ballot. Not once. In any state. Ever. The only way states are able pass a school voucher scheme is behind closed doors. Legislatively. The people would never approve their tax dollars going to private religious schools.

Yo, I'm sorry, but these AI event posters suck. You want people to show up, to put themselves on the line? Then make a poster yourself. These overproduced event fliers look like they were pulled from EDM music festival posters.

The true story of a mother who was left to care for her four children alone after a violent immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho,

Fulcher’s office released an online survey regarding recreational activities, maintenance, wildlife, roads, permitting and other topics related to federal public lands in Idaho. #idpol

Idaho U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher seeks input on federal land management in survey • Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho Republican U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher is seeking Idahoans’ input on management and use of the state’s federal lands.

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Texas jails are holding over 7,000 people for ICE (on detainers). Worth pointing out that the "287(g)" funding does not include expenses for jails housing people for ICE. view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx...

On this day in 1954, the U.S. government staged mass deportations across the Southwest. By the end of the campaign, thousands of people had been deported, including many in the country legally and even some U.S. citizens.

Jul. 15, 1954 | U.S. Government Stages Mass Deportations in the American Southwest

Learn more about our history of racial injustice.

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Bummer. www.kxly.com/news/top-sto...

Post Falls enters ICE partnership as community voices concerns and support

POST FALLS, Idaho — The Post Falls Police Department officially entered into a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday, making the city the first in Idaho to

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Wild story from @investigatewest.bsky.social about a Idaho state employee posting nazi content. Remember when that human rights leader was fired for posting that ICE should not murder people? www.investigatewest.org/idaho-labor-...

Idaho labor economist ran far-right online accounts

Sam Wolkenhauer ran anonymous accounts that generated thousands of dollars in subscriptions while posting pro-Russian commentary, slurs and Nazi imagery

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U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Killed People. That’s the Truth. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/o...

Opinion | U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Killed People. That’s the Truth.

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Minor setback for the anti-vax movement

Robert Moran@robertmoran215.bsky.social · 4w ago

"While appearing last year on an internet show produced by Children’s Health Defense — an anti-vaccine group founded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — Shaw said her twins died after getting vaccinated" "accused of suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025"

Remember when most of Biden's platform was put on ICE by SCOTUS? Where he did not even have the power to forgive student debt despite a congressional law giving him explicit power to do so?

Sure, the state is being starved with various self inflicted tax cuts, let's do another! idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/24/i...

Idaho GOP plan would eliminate property taxes — and leave schools with $400M funding gap • Idaho Capital Sun

If the Idaho Legislature follows Scott Herndon's plan for eliminating property taxes, public schools would miss out on over $400 million.

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A SECOND person died of exposure last winter after DHS dumped them in the middle of nowhere, miles from their home, without notifying their family.

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 2mo ago

The death of a woman from Haiti seeking asylum in the U.S. who died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office.

We need this for Idaho

Trans Affirm Inc.@transaffirminc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🚽🏳️‍⚧️ The Idaho Bathroom Map is LIVE! A community powered resource helping trans+ Idahoans find gender neutral restrooms, inclusive spaces, and more. ⭐ Explore the map ⭐ Submit locations ⭐ Help grow rural representation Because everyone deserves to pee in peace. www.transaffirm.org/idaho-bathro...

Why the U.S. should not be hosting the world cup

Tariq Panja@tariqpanja.bsky.social · 2mo ago

FIFA has now confirmed that Artan will no longer be able to officiate at the World Cup, which like for players, is the biggest moment in the lives of referees. FIFA has said it is nothing to do with them, but a decision made by US authorities and that the decision is not likely to be changed.

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Taniel@taniel.bsky.social · 2mo ago

NEW: Organizers in San Diego are still patrolling immigrant neighborhoods to watch out and inform people about ICE. Over the last year, they've had to come to terms with what they've seen out of Minneapolis, and adapt their training and strategies. Important new reporting out of SoCal:

I can't say enough good things about the ACLU of Idaho. This is sure to be a great program - if you live in the Treasure Valley (and meet the other req's) consider applying!

ACLU of Idaho@acluidaho.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📣 We're launching a new Aliados (Allies) group as part of our expanding SOMOS program! Aliados will learn and apply new skills through community-driven projects that challenge harmful anti-immigrant narratives and strengthen local resilience. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ydhmRdH

Apply to our Aliados (Allies) program by THIS Friday! Who we're looking for: 📍 In the Treasure Valley area 🤝 White ally (BIPOC Aliados program coming soon) ⚖️ Want to use your privilege for justice 📣 Ready to take action 🙅‍♀️ Not in a leadership role with an organization Apply here: buff.ly/LghGzhL

Damn, this woman sucks. Sympathy to all our VA peeps dealing with this.

Bolts@boltsmag.org · 2mo ago

People who agree to a Fourth Amendment waiver give up protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, allowing police to search a person or their home at any time over years-long periods.

New horror awaiting detained immigrants: huge fines for staying the U.S. after a deportation order, sometimes reaching millions of dollars www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/a...

Some Idaho immigrants now face million-dollar fines. Here’s why

“It really does put the fear of God into people,” one Idaho lawyer said of the Trump administration tactic.

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What if taxing the rich works?

The ‘millionaires tax’ was pitched as a $2 billion revenue source. It’s blown past that, yet again. - The Boston Globe

The state’s so-called millionaires tax has already generated more than $3.1 billion in revenue from Massachusetts' highest earners this fiscal year.

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Another reminder for those who support immigration "the right way". The admin has decided there is no "right way" and it creatively trying to remove all paths to immigrating to the US

NPR@npr.org · 2mo ago

The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.

NEW RESOURCE! Media folks: check out our new guide on covering anti-trans rhetoric & the criminalization of trans people. By Arielle Rebekah of Trans & Caffeinated Communications, IC Abolition Journalism Fellow Lewis Raven Wallace, & our cofounder Andrea J. Ritchie. bit.ly/TransCrimina...

With the highest incarceration rate of any independent democracy, the U.S. continues to incarcerate more people than any other country. Nearly 2 million people are locked up in the U.S., according to @prisonpolicy.org’s 2026 report.

U.S. Remains World Leader in Number of People Incarcerated

The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any independent democracy

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With an annual income of 185,432, Police Chief Rex Ingram is Caldwell's second-highest paid employee. And, as part of a settlement agreement, the city has agreed to pay out his salary — eight times over — to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former officer. The grand total? $1.5M.

Caldwell settles sexual harassment suit against police chief — who denies ‘wrongdoing’

Update: Settlement doesn’t include any “admission of liability, fault or wrongdoing” by Police Chief Rex Ingram, or his department.

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the common thread linking people on death row is that (1) they are from poverty (and cannot afford adequate legal counsel); and (2) they were likely victims of horrific and criminal violence in their past.

Mark Joseph Stern@mjsdc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

One reason I hate death penalty cases is that capital punishment is incredibly stupid and irrational. It's cruel, expensive, and serves no deterrent effect. It's rarely imposed, except against a tiny minority of unlucky defendants—and in those cases, racism almost always plays a role. Just end it.

One reason I hate death penalty cases is that capital punishment is incredibly stupid and irrational. It's cruel, expensive, and serves no deterrent effect. It's rarely imposed, except against a tiny minority of unlucky defendants—and in those cases, racism almost always plays a role. Just end it.

These happen in Idaho. Mothers and babies are drug tested without their knowledge or consent during delivery and law enforcement is notified. Epidurals can result in a positive test!

NYCLU@nyclu.org · 3mo ago

NEW: Our client, Crystal H., filed a sex and pregnancy discrimination claim after she was drug tested without her consent when giving birth at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, New York - and won. This is a first-of-its-kind victory. But no parent should ever endure what Crystal endured.

We'll see if it holds, but another proposed data center in rural, heavily Republican America has gone down after massive pushback.

Pocatello AI data center proposal denied

A public hearing on May 14 resulted in a packed room, with over 90 individuals providing testimony. Gus Schultz had his request for a conditional use permit denied.

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Idaho folks: if you are in Valley Elmore, Boise or Ada counties, you can vote for judge. I highly recommend Jeff Street. It’s a nonpartisan election, so it’s on every ballot.