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Apr 3, 2023

Abortion is Our Right, and We Won’t Be Silenced

Reproductive Freedom
Anti-abortion politicians are going after our right to speak freely and access vital information.
Anti-abortion politicians are going after our right to speak freely and access vital information.
A protestor holding a sign with an ACLU logo that says Our Voice is Our Power.
A protestor holding a sign with an ACLU logo that says Our Voice is Our Power.
Mar 21, 2023

An Idaho College Censored Their Reproductive Health Care Art, But These Artists Won’t be Silenced

Reproductive Freedom
Three artists whose work was removed from an exhibit at Lewis-Clark State College speak out about the shame, disbelief, and prejudice that underscore attempts to silence stories about abortion and reproductive...
Three artists whose work was removed from an exhibit at Lewis-Clark State College speak out about the shame, disbelief, and prejudice that underscore attempts to silence stories about abortion and reproductive...
Two pieces of art that were censored at the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History.
Two pieces of art that were censored at the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts and History.
Oct 14, 2022

City of Boise and Former Boise Library Employee Settle Discrimination Lawsuit

LGBTQ Justice

The City of Boise and Jax Perez, a former Boise Public Library employee, who is transgender with a nonbinary gender identity and who uses they/them pronouns, have settled Perez’s federal employment...

The City of Boise and Jax Perez, a former Boise Public Library employee, who is transgender with a nonbinary gender identity and who uses they/them pronouns, have settled Perez’s federal employment...

A picture of the Hillcrest Library in Boise. A light brown building with a blue circular sign that says "Library!"
A picture of the Hillcrest Library in Boise. A light brown building with a blue circular sign that says "Library!"
Jun 24, 2022

STATEMENT ON DOBBS V. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Today’s Supreme Court decision is shameful and inhumane. We take a moment to grieve, to express anger, to build solidarity with communities most impacted across the country: communities of color, immigrants...

Today’s Supreme Court decision is shameful and inhumane. We take a moment to grieve, to express anger, to build solidarity with communities most impacted across the country: communities of color, immigrants...

Dec 18, 2020

Tell Senator Crapo to support extension of eviction moratorium in the COVID-19 relief bill

We need action to stop mass evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. All people — regardless of their circumstances or background — should have access to safe and stable housing.
We need action to stop mass evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. All people — regardless of their circumstances or background — should have access to safe and stable housing.
Oct 1, 2020

Smart Justice Idaho Stories: Eric

Criminal Legal System

Eric moved to Idaho from South Carolina ten years ago to reunite with his son. After having difficulty finding employment he went through a twenty-eight-day program at the VA and started his own...

Eric moved to Idaho from South Carolina ten years ago to reunite with his son. After having difficulty finding employment he went through a twenty-eight-day program at the VA and started his own...

Smart Justice Idaho Stories
Smart Justice Idaho Stories