FACT CHECK: Does new library law ban the Bible and Captain Underpants?
Outcry from parents over children’s access to pornographic books in public school and community libraries has reached fever pitch in recent years. Soon, these parents will finally be given the legal recourse they’ve demanded. After three years of legislative showdowns over the issue of library pornography, the Children’s School and Library Protection Act will become […]
Joint Statement on Hempfest
On Saturday, May 11, marijuana advocates will once again host their “Boise Hempfest” in Julia Davis Park. This annual event, which is marketed as “family friendly,” glorifies illegal drug use and the drug culture that accompanies it. As community leaders, we condemn this event, as well as all efforts to legalize marijuana. While many paint […]
Minor sex change law back in effect after SCOTUS intervenes
In a major victory, our law protecting gender-confused children from sex reassignment drugs and surgeries is back in effect after the U.S. Supreme Court intervened earlier today. The Vulnerable Child Protection Act (H71) – which was drafted by Idaho Family Policy Center and sponsored by Rep. Bruce Skaug (R-Nampa) and Sen. Lori Den Hartog (R-Meridian) – was originally scheduled […]
Idaho Legislature Adjourns | Major Pro-Family Victories
The Idaho State Legislature adjourned for the year just before 3:00pm on Wednesday, April 10. I’m happy to share that despite some difficulties and frustrations, it was another fruitful session for the pro-family conservative policy movement. Behind the scenes, our team at Idaho Family Policy Center was working overtime to achieve big wins for families. […]
VICTORY: Gov. Little Signs Library Bill!
Huge news: Gov. Brad Little has signed the Children’s School and Library Protection Act, finally addressing the widespread library porn issue in a meaningful way! Over the last week, more than 3,000 Idahoans like YOU used the IFPC Action Center to send emails and make phone calls urging the governor to sign House Bill 710. When the new law […]
Little should sign the Children’s School and Library Protection Act to protect kids | Idaho Statesman
In recent years, conversations on the unresolved issue of sexually graphic library books have dominated statewide politics. By now, most Idahoans recognize that children’s access to books with erotic sex scenes in schools and libraries is a widespread issue across the Gem State. How widespread? Last year, the team at the Idaho Family Policy Center […]
ALERT: Girls feel unsafe using Boise middle school bathrooms and locker rooms
We’ve recently learned that the Boise School District is allowing biological boys to use bathrooms and locker rooms designated for girls. Earlier this spring, school officials at Fairmont Jr. High gave the green light for a gender-confused boy to play on the girls’ volleyball team. Not only did the boy change in the girls’ locker […]
ALERT: Traditional families are under attack!
Pope John Paul II once remarked, “As the family goes, so goes the nation.” In recent years, however, traditional families have come under assault from many quarters—including no-fault divorce, so-called “same-sex marriage,” cohabitation, surrogacy, sexual promiscuity, and pornography. Thankfully, Sen. Ben Toews (R-Coeur d’Alene) and Rep. Joe Alfieri (R-Coeur d’Alene) have introduced House Concurrent Resolution 35, which would designate the […]
ALERT: Stop Marijuana Billboards
You might have seen one of the many marijuana billboards littering our state roadsides. Even though state law criminalizes marijuana possession and distribution, it doesn’t prohibit advertisements that encourage our residents to cross state lines for unlawful activities. Thankfully, Rep. Judy Boyle (R-Midvale) introduced House Bill 613, which would close this loophole by prohibiting the advertisement of some […]
New Idaho legislation takes on school pronoun policies—read our memo here!
Across the country – and even here in Idaho – teachers who conscientiously object to using preferred pronouns are finding themselves ensnared in the trap of school pronoun policies. In some places, educators have faced serious repercussions for their unwillingness to use preferred pronouns. Even in school districts with no written compelled pronoun policy, educators […]
