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Editorial: Idaho and Texas are using trans kids as political pawns. That’s a crummy way to win votes

It’s an election year, which means it’s time for naked political ploys to woo voters. Republicans in Idaho and Texas have plumbed new depths to pander to conservative voters by trying to stop medical treatment that helps transitioning transgender minors even if parents, doctors and therapists concur with the need…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022

Idaho bill to criminalize health care for transgender minors killed by Senate GOP

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho House bill that would have criminalized gender-affirming medical care for transgender children will not advance, Senate Republicans announced Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2022

‘The next Texas’: Abortion rights advocates condemn Idaho bill to ban procedure after six weeks

Critics call measure a ‘travesty grounded in bad motives, questionable legality, and no science at all’

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

Idaho legislature passes Texas-style six week abortion ban

The bill now heads to Gov. Brad Little's (R) desk to be signed.

Axios · Mar 14, 2022

These Hair Braiders Might Kill an Idaho Licensing Law That State Officials Admit Makes No Sense

They've been practicing African-style hair braiding for a combined 60 years. Now, these three women are suing for the right to make a living using their skills.

Reason · Mar 14, 2022

Far-right activist and Idaho gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy arrested for trespassing at hospital protest

Bundy was a key figure in infamous stand-offs over federal control of public lands

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022

Ammon Bundy arrested in trespassing case at Idaho hospital after police take 10-month-old

BOISE, Idaho — Ammon Bundy, an independent candidate for governor of Idaho and far-right activist, was arrested early Saturday morning at St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing. He failed to leave the property in relation to a child welfare case, according to Meridian Police.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2022

Her cousin was murdered – now she’s hunting a serial killer

At least five people varying in age, gender and physical description vanished or were killed over a three-year period near the Idaho/Washington border. The cases have never been solved – though theories abound, particularly about one man, Sheila Flynn writes

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

With 'red state fund,' DNC plans to target Republican strongholds — including Idaho

BOISE, Idaho — The Democratic National Committee is sending at least $100,000 to Idaho ahead of the 2022 general election as part of a strategy to bolster campaigns in states dominated by Republicans, a spokesperson told the Idaho Statesman.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022

Idaho bill that criminalizes medical trans youth treatments passes house

Bill aims to make gender-affirming care a felony and punishable by life in prison for anyone who helps a child travel out of state

The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2022