by Terri Pickens | Aug 2, 2022 | 2022 Election News, Civil & Human Rights, Health Care
I can’t imagine my opponent has any supporters in freedom-loving Idaho. Case in point: Speaker Bedke just sent an email to his supporters grumbling about not liking the Boise mayor – and freedom. He’s no fan of freedom. How did that darn Boise mayor offend Mr....
by Terri Pickens | Jun 27, 2022 | 2022 Election News, Civil & Human Rights, Health Care
The day that the U.S. Supreme Court abolished American’s right to seek personal medical care–in this case, abortions–I was honored to open a press conference alongside Idaho’s top women leaders. The following is my statement (edited) at the Idaho Capitol: Today is a...
by Terri Pickens | May 6, 2022 | 2022 Election News, Civil & Human Rights, Health Care
A constitutional right will likely be taken away from us. We see our rights diminish at a time when extremists in the Republican-dominated Idaho government are attacking librarians, school teachers, and universities. This loss of rights comes as Idaho’s elected...
by Terri Pickens | Apr 29, 2022 | 2022 Election News, Extremism, Health Care, Public Education
I’ve traveled to Twin Falls and Coeur d’Alene recently and can tell you that people don’t want to see extremist politicians continue to chip away at our freedoms. In Twin Falls, I spoke with students. Many were concerned about the direction Idaho is taking. I spoke...
by Terri Pickens | Mar 22, 2022 | 2022 Election News, Extremism, Health Care
Last week a family and their chaplain could not reach the bedside of their dying father. Why? Politicians. Extremists gathered in front of St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise to wave signs, block traffic, and swap conspiracy theories. The catalyst was a malnourished...
