February 1, 2021

“The Ballot is Stronger Than the Bullet” – by Rep. James Ruchti

On Jan. 20, many of us let out a shared sigh of relief. With President Joe Biden being sworn into office, it feels like our nation is finally headed in the direction of empathy toward our fellow man, progress toward shared goals and competence in government. We cannot overlook, however, the deep scars the last four years — and most …

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February 1, 2021

Democratic Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Outlaw Conversion Therapy in Idaho

Rep. John McCrostie, D-Garden City, introduced House Bill 52 Wednsday to protect LGBTQ young people from the harmful practice of conversion therapy. Several major health organizations have discredited conversion therapy. According to the Trevor Project’s 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, individuals under 18 who had undergone conversion therapy attempted suicide at more than twice the rate as …

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