by Terri Pickens | Dec 10, 2024 | 2024 Election, 2026 Election News, Extremism, Idaho Legislature, Public Education
Freedom may not be free, but it shouldn’t cost what Idaho’s political leaders charge us for it. One kind of “freedom” in Idaho is being called “school choice” or “parental choice.” There’s nothing wrong with “choices.” But politicians are debasing, defunding, and...
by Terri Pickens | Sep 3, 2024 | 2024 Election, 2026 Election News, Extremism, Health Care, Idaho Families, Idaho Legislature, Jobs / Economic Growth, Labor, Public Education, Public Infrastructure, Public Lands, Reproductive Rights
Last week, Governor Brad Little showed off his disrespect for gender diversity and the federal statutes that protect our young athletes. Using flagrant showmanship, Little signed an executive order trying to define gender as biological gender–using the heavy weight of...
by Terri Pickens | Jun 20, 2024 | 2024 Election, 2026 Election News, Extremism, Idaho Legislature, Public Education, Reproductive Rights
We all know this advice: “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” Sadly, if I tried that, my campaign would be as silent as the voice of reason at this month’s Idaho Republican Party convention in Coeur d’Alene. The nicest thing I can say about...
by Terri Pickens | Apr 17, 2024 | 2026 Election News, Extremism, Idaho Legislature
BOISE—Idaho Governor candidate Terri Pickens didn’t mince words in her criticism of a US Supreme Court decision to let stand an Idaho bill that bans gender-affirming treatment for transgender youth. She reminded Idahoans that Governor Brad Little could have vetoed the...
by Terri Pickens | Apr 5, 2024 | 2026 Election News, Extremism
Gov. Brad Little is confronted with an easy decision: veto the Legislature’s attack on librarians, or let it become law. It should be super easy for him to veto this $250 bounty on librarians: 1) it is the right thing to do; 2) it is also the popular thing to do....
by Terri Pickens | Mar 28, 2024 | 2026 Election News, Civil & Human Rights, Extremism, Idaho Legislature
Like many of you, I am appalled by the recent events in North Idaho, where racists attacked a group of young women competing in the NCAA basketball tournament. I am also equally appalled at our present Governor’s recent actions. Unlike the present occupant of the...
