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Thank You to Idaho Legislators Who Stood Up for Freedom and Compassion

There are legislators in Idaho who still believe in doing the right thing.

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Gregory Graf
Jan 27, 2025
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When Rep. Heather Scott sponsors a bill or resolution, reasonable people across the state cringe, knowing that whatever it is, it’s likely rooted in ignorance. Unfortunately, too many Idaho legislators are unwilling to confront the barrage of “mean tweets” that result from voting against her culture war performance art masked as conservatism.

When legislators in Idaho confront the political hate machine, we must better communicate our appreciation for their courage in listening to their constituents and doing what they believe is right.

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A principled legislator shows courage under fire.

House Joint Memorial 1 (HJM1), a joint resolution sponsored by Rep. Heather Scott, sought to virtue signal the agenda of removing rights affirmed by the Supreme Court and marginalizing those who don’t conform to a narrow ideological viewpoint.

The resolution was anothe…

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