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“When we have large groups of children walking out to protest, many times probably for what they don’t understand or what they’ve been told without critical thinking itself, there’s some big issues there,” Rep. Clint Hostetler (R-Twin Falls) #idpol

Ironic how a legislator can be so scared of young people & severely underestimate them at the same time. (cont.) #idpol www.boisestatepublicradio.org/boise-state-...

Idaho bill targets students who protest during school. What happened to it? “It’s a waste of taxpayer money for students to leave their classrooms” to protest, one lawmaker said.

“It’s a waste of taxpayer money for students to leave their classrooms” to protest, one lawmaker said.

Thanks to everyone who helped protect students’ free speech today! #idpol

BABE VOTE is celebrating today’s victory in defeating House Bill 794, which would have disproportionately punished students for walking out of class for political protests. (continued in comments) #idpol

Students from junior high all the way through college showed up and testified about their experience organizing student walkouts. This win reminds us that showing up matters, our voices have power, and the rights of students and parents are worth fighting for. #idpol

'They had to hang up': 15-year-old urges fix to Idaho law after suicide crisis hotline call ends abruptly An Idaho law passed in 2024 requires health care providers to obtain parental consent before treating a minor. Jace Woods says the law is deadly.

Watch: Jace Woods, BABE VOTE Campus Captain at Meridian High, is trying to get this deadly law changed. Call Rep. Ehardt at 208-332-1189 & tell her to fix her "Band Aid law" before another kid dies. www.ktvb.com/article/news...

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Tonight! Learn from experienced BABE VOTE students how to testify remotely or in person. #idpol Sign up here for tonight’s Zoom link: www.mobilize.us/babevote/eve...

Call 208-332-1189 & tell Rep. Barb Ehardt to fix her terrible “Band Aid law” before another kid dies. #idpol

Proud of these up people. They know inside when they see it. #idpol #McCall

We’ve got people in our community who want federal funding stripped from our high school because the students protested this administration.

LobbyDay with @reclaimidaho.bsky.social today! #idpol

Enter the young. #idpol

Idaho changed how suicide hotline serves kids. A teen wants change to save others A 2024 law barred minors from accessing medical care without parental consent. It affected the suicide hotline.

Call Rep. Ehardt 208- 332-1189 & tell her to fix tje “Band Aid law” before more kids die. #idpol amp.idahostatesman.com/news/politic...

Call Rep. Ehardt at 208-332-1189 & tell her to fix the “Band Aid law” that is killing children. Details in graphics & in comments. #idpol

Call Rep. Ehardt 208-332-1189 & demand a fix to the “Band Aid law” that causes suicide hotlines to hang up on kids in crisis. #idpol

988 ended his call. Now an Idaho teen is pushing for a fix to state’s parental consent law. • Idaho Capital Sun An Idaho teen had his call to the 988 hotline end because of Idaho's parental consent law. He's now urging lawmakers to change the law.

“Band Aid law” is killing kids & must be fixed. #idpol idahocapitalsun.com/2026/02/18/9...

Idaho activists, officials decry anti-LGBTQ+ bills as House passes trans bathroom ban in businesses • Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho House widely passed a bill that expands on the state’s law banning transgender people from using their preferred school bathrooms.

“Over the last several years, (Idaho) legislators have gone from refusing to protect us to actively targeting us,” said Nikson Mathews, who serves as chair of the Idaho Democratic Queer Caucus. #idleg #idpol

Once again, Idaho shoots itself in the foot. We are the dumbest people in this nation.

Agree.

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McCall-Donnelly High School students walked out yesterday. #idpol Here’s why.

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Student walkout in McCall. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=snKt...

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Watch for a hearing in Senate State Affairs. #idleg Learn how to testify at youtu.be/7vd2rdVfZbc?...

Testimony Against a Dangerous Voter Suppression Bill YouTube video by BABE VOTE

Idaho legislators are attacking our voting rights (again). A bill is being printed that would ban the use of personal affidavits for voting. #idleg Here’s why this is dangerous: youtu.be/gvK_mHKyyEo?...

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Dr. Angie Devitt: Federal funds an opportunity to expand rural health care options By Dr. Angie Devitt

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Teton Valley Health Care announces layoffs, infusion clinic closure Last Thursday, Teton Valley Health Care (TVHC) laid off 26 employees across multiple departments and confirmed plans to close its infusion clinic.

These dangerous hits to rural health care access will only accelerate with the Republicans' seemingly endless Medicaid cuts.

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