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Idaho Attorney General tells schools to ban 'Everyone is Welcome Here' signs

Idaho's Republican attorney general said that signs telling children "Everyone is Welcome Here" are actually "political statements."

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'Hetero Awesome Fest' in Idaho concludes with fighting, low attendance, and racism scandal

A so-called "Hetero Awesome Fest" in Idaho managed to draw attention over the weekend for all the wrong reasons.

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Idaho Republicans' resolution to repeal marriage equality is 'foreshadowing' for the U.S.

Idaho's leading LGBTQ+ groups tell The Advocate that the state GOP's effort to overturn marriage equality does not "address any of the many issues facing Idahoans today."

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Idaho's anti-transgender bathroom law challenged by trans college student

Idaho Republicans push bill that could label gay book characters 'sexually explicit'

On a day celebrating civil rights, Idaho’s House Committee on State Affairs moves to restrict LGBTQ+ literature in schools and libraries.

Right-wing blogger required to pay $1.1 million for defaming Idaho drag queen

Summer Bushnell falsely accused Eric Posey of exposing his genitals to kids during a pride event.

Idaho Attorney General tells schools to ban 'Everyone is Welcome Here' signs

Idaho's Republican attorney general said that signs telling children "Everyone is Welcome Here" are actually "political statements."

'Hetero Awesome Fest' in Idaho concludes with fighting, low attendance, and racism scandal

A so-called "Hetero Awesome Fest" in Idaho managed to draw attention over the weekend for all the wrong reasons.

Idaho Republicans' resolution to repeal marriage equality is 'foreshadowing' for the U.S.

Idaho's leading LGBTQ+ groups tell The Advocate that the state GOP's effort to overturn marriage equality does not "address any of the many issues facing Idahoans today."

Idaho Republicans file resolution to repeal marriage equality

They want to return to a so-called “natural definition” of marriage as between one man and one woman.

Thousands of paper hearts flood Idaho capital as lawmakers pass anti-LGBTQ+ bills

The 48,000 paper hearts represented the 48,000 LGBTQ+ people living in Idaho.

Idaho asks Supreme Court to let it enforce law banning gender-affirming care

The law, signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little last year, makes it a felony for doctors to provide medical treatment to transgender minors.

Idaho's felony gender-affirming care ban stays blocked

A federal appeals court refused to place a hold on an inunction against the ban, which threatens health care workers with 10 years in prison.

Idaho Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Minors Blocked for Now

The law would have placed medical professionals who provide such care for transgender people under the age of 18 at risk of fines up to $5,000 and a felony conviction, resulting in up to 10 years in prison.

Oregon Man Sentenced for Terror Spree Targeting LGBTQ+ People in Idaho

Matthew Alan Lehigh used his to car to attack people he perceived to be LGBTQ+.

Idaho's Anti-Transgender School Restroom Law Blocked by Court

It was set to take effect Thursday.

Idaho's Transgender Bathroom Ban to Take Effect After Judge's Ruling

The law will take effect next month.

Idaho's Anti-Trans Sports Law Still Blocked After Appeals Court Ruling

“This is an important victory for common sense, equality, and the rights of transgender youth under the law,” the ACLU's Chase Strangio said.

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On a day celebrating civil rights, Idaho’s House Committee on State Affairs moves to restrict LGBTQ+ literature in schools and libraries.

Summer Bushnell falsely accused Eric Posey of exposing his genitals to kids during a pride event.

Idaho's Republican attorney general said that signs telling children "Everyone is Welcome Here" are actually "political statements."

A so-called "Hetero Awesome Fest" in Idaho managed to draw attention over the weekend for all the wrong reasons.

Idaho's leading LGBTQ+ groups tell The Advocate that the state GOP's effort to overturn marriage equality does not "address any of the many issues facing Idahoans today."

They want to return to a so-called “natural definition” of marriage as between one man and one woman.

The 48,000 paper hearts represented the 48,000 LGBTQ+ people living in Idaho.

The law, signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little last year, makes it a felony for doctors to provide medical treatment to transgender minors.

A federal appeals court refused to place a hold on an inunction against the ban, which threatens health care workers with 10 years in prison.

The law would have placed medical professionals who provide such care for transgender people under the age of 18 at risk of fines up to $5,000 and a felony conviction, resulting in up to 10 years in prison.

Matthew Alan Lehigh used his to car to attack people he perceived to be LGBTQ+.

It was set to take effect Thursday.

The law will take effect next month.

“This is an important victory for common sense, equality, and the rights of transgender youth under the law,” the ACLU's Chase Strangio said.