Free Biblical Citizenship Resource for Your Church
In our politically divided culture, some churches are scared to address issues that are considered “too political.” However, many issues labeled as “political” are, in fact, moral issues that pastors and churches have a biblical duty to address—particularly when they affect our faith, family, and freedom. With this in mind, Idaho Family Policy Center has […]
Responding Ethically to IVF
The Alabama Supreme Court’s holding that the state’s wrongful death statute applies to embryos conceived via the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process has led to a poorly thought-out response by many elected officials and candidates, including those who identify as pro-life. Their zeal not to be tagged with an unpopular “anti-IVF” label has led many […]
NEWS ROUNDUP: The fight to protect women and children continues
1. Biden’s Title IX rule change facing well deserved backlash in Court and Congress The Biden Administration’s attack on the rights of women and girls has gone too far—but thankfully, federal courts are stepping in. Consider Biden’s new Title IX rule change, which would force gender ideology on our education system by: Forcing students and […]
NEWS ROUNDUP: Grandmother sent to prison for praying, Pride infiltrates Idaho, and more
1. New changes to the foster care system in Idaho Idaho Family Policy Center wants to start off this week’s roundup by giving a special shout out and huge thank you to our new Director of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Alex Adams! On his first day on the job, Adams took immediate action […]
NEWS ROUNDUP: More Library Book Controversy 📚, Bad Biden Policies, and Upcoming Events
1. Meridian high school student pulls graduation stunt over library books 📚 One local high school student’s graduation ceremony stunt is going viral—and for all the wrong reasons. Annabelle Jenkins – a graduating senior at Idaho Fine Arts Academy in Meridian – walked across the graduation stage like any other graduate, shaking hands with teachers […]
NEWS ROUNDUP: Bathroom bill update 🚻 and push to keep abortion pill out of Costco 💊
1. 9th Circuit panel hears oral arguments in Idaho school bathroom bill case 🚻 Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments on our school bathroom law (Senate Bill 1100), which was drafted and championed by Idaho Family Policy Center. Peter Renn, the attorney who argued the case on […]
NEWS ROUNDUP: ACLU accuses Idaho Republicans of genocide?
1. The battle to protect pre-born life across the country continues Here’s another pro-life victory worth celebrating: Florida is now the eighteenth state to protect babies with beating hearts! The law will save an estimated 50,000 babies from abortion violence annually, according to one national pro-life group. Although Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Heartbeat law […]
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Supreme Court hears case against Idaho, Florida pushes back on Satanic Temple
1. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Idaho’s Defense of Life Act On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of the Idaho Defense of Life Act, also known as the Trigger law. Late last year, we filed a joint amicus brief supporting the law. In it, we argue that: It […]
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Gov. Little signs several bills protecting children
1. Gov. Brad Little signs bill repealing needle exchange program Praise God that Idaho legislators are passing bills that create distance between the Gem State and failed California policies! Last week, Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 617 into law, repealing the statewide syringe and needle exchange program that provided taxpayer-funded needles to illicit drug users. According […]
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Major legislative victories | Library bill STILL on hold in committee
1. Gov. Little signs bill banning AI-generated ‘revenge’ porn Here’s some good news to start your Friday: Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 575 into law earlier this week. This important legislation – which was sponsored by Rep. Julianne Young (R-Blackfoot), Rep. John Gannon (D-Boise), and Sen. Kevin Cook (R-Idaho Falls) – prohibits the distribution […]
