by Terri Pickens | Apr 1, 2022 | 2022 Election News, Extremism, Idaho Legislature, Public Education
In Speaker Scott Bedke’s House of Representatives, Republican politicians don’t want small government–they want control. They want to control women. Bedke’s House passed an unconstitutional law that eliminates a woman’s right to make personal reproductive...
by Terri Pickens | Mar 10, 2022 | Civil & Human Rights, Idaho Legislature
What do you do when you see your neighbor? Do you tell them what you think their kids should be reading? Do you insist that they consult you before making their personal medical decisions? Do you insist that they stay home during elections because you think they’ll...
by Terri Pickens | Mar 4, 2022 | Idaho Legislature, Public Education
Rep. Priscilla Giddings voted this week to punish the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University. Why? Because the schools won’t give in to extremist opposition to programs designed to help underprivileged students. Fortunately, the...
by Terri Pickens | Feb 18, 2022 | 2022 Election News, Extremism, Idaho Legislature
The law should protect, strengthen, and expand our rights. I don’t say that because I am a lawyer—I say that because I am an American. Right now there’s a move nationally and in our state to limit our voting rights. This move is driven by an ambitious political class...
by Terri Pickens | Feb 9, 2022 | 2022 Election News, Idaho Legislature, Jobs / Economic Growth, Public Education, Public Infrastructure
Politicians should approach tax reform like the rest of us approach Idaho’s crumbling, two-lane blacktops: carefully to avoid causing damage. To be clear, the responsible use of this year’s budget surplus would be to pay our bills and invest in essential...
by Terri Pickens | Jan 14, 2022 | 2022 Election News, Idaho Legislature, Property Taxes, Public Education
I want to see courage in our political leaders. That’s my wish for the 2022 Idaho Legislature that kicked off this week. What does a courageous Idaho leader look like? Look for the person who stands up to speak the truth. If last year is any example, I am sure this...
