Policy

Theft by ballot is still theft

By Ronald M. Nate, Ph.D.

September 16, 2022

A man is walking down the street when a thug confronts him with a gun and says, “Gimme your wallet!” Such theft is a crime. Nobody deserves to fear for their life and property this way. But what if the man is confronted by a posse of five gun-wielding thugs? Clearly, that’s no better and […]

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Public outrage sparked by Idaho’s government offering “porn literacy” to students

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff

September 14, 2022

By Anna Miller & Dr. Scott Yenor The public is outraged after learning that the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) implements Planned Parenthood-endorsed sex education in schools and purchases materials and training from an interest group promoting porn literacy. The IDHW’s sex education program is funded by federal grants. The IDHW then uses these […]

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Idaho’s government offers “Porn Literacy,” other corrupting practices to K-12 students

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff

September 13, 2022

By Anna Miller & Dr. Scott Yenor Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) implements sex education curriculum endorsed by Planned Parenthood in schools. The curriculum and training for sex education facilitators is purchased from an interest group that promotes queering education and normalizing the consumption of pornography. Idaho law requires sex education taught in […]

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Oppose the progressive agenda? You're now an enemy of the state

By Bryan Hyde

September 10, 2022

Media outlets in Idaho and across the country have been drumming up fears of an “extremist” takeover for some time now. However, the president’s ghoulish “soul of the nation” speech aimed at Republicans was a clear escalation of warlike rhetoric from the left. It was also a masterpiece of psychological projection in which every accusation […]

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How two lame duck lawmakers blocked a massive property tax relief plan during the special session

By Fred Birnbaum

September 7, 2022

The special legislative session came and went in a single day with seemingly one option, House Bill 1. State lawmakers passed the measure, which provided a small $161 million tax cut, a larger $500 million tax rebate, and an unnecessary addition of $410 million for education funding. We deem the tax cut as small because […]

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Idaho tax dollars fund Boise’s drag show for kids

By Brian Almon

September 7, 2022

As a celebration of the new official religion of our country, this upcoming weekend’s 2022 Boise Pride Festival has attracted many corporate and government sponsors who want to signal their fealty to the LGBTQ+ community. Local grocery chain Albertson’s serves as the premier sponsor this year, dusting off its June Pride Month logo once again. […]

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Idaho's new flat tax came at great cost to freedom

By Wayne Hoffman

September 6, 2022

The maximum marginal tax rate was 4% when Idaho’s Democrat-controlled government first implemented the income tax in 1931. So forgive me if I don’t jump for joy as the Republican-controlled government hails the passage of a reduced income tax from 6% to 5.8%, which is still 45% higher than when the state only had the […]

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Legislators, governor, got owned by far-left lobbyists in special session

By Ronald M. Nate, Ph.D.

September 6, 2022

In sports or gaming, “getting owned” is never good. It means you were outplayed and soundly defeated. In politics, getting owned is even worse, because it leads to bad policy: power brokers benefit, but citizens get hurt. The special session of the Legislature that took place on Sept. 1 saw both the governor and legislators […]

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Idaho school districts have millions of dollars on hand. Are they really underfunded?

By Kaitlyn Shepherd

September 2, 2022

Data show that the median public school district in Idaho has more than $3.2 million saved for a rainy day. With this much cash in reserve, increasing spending on the public school system is unwise and unnecessary. Earlier this month, the Idaho Freedom Foundation’s Center for American Education (CAE) released the Idaho K-12 LEAD Map, […]

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Why public school kids still can’t read

By Anna Miller

September 2, 2022

For decades, government officials have spent millions of tax dollars on literacy programs, but too many kids still can’t read at grade level. Only 37% of fourth grade students test at or above the “proficient” level in reading, according to the Nation's Report Card. Another 57% of high school students fail to meet the reading […]

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Idaho’s $330 million increase in K-12 education spending should fund students, not systems

By Anna Miller

September 2, 2022

Yesterday, Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 1, allocating an additional $330 million every year to K-12 public education. All kids deserve access to these funds so that they can attend the school where their unique needs are met. Idaho’s education landscape is changing rapidly. More students are homeschooling than ever before. Learning pods and […]

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Idaho Freedom statement on passage of House Bill 1

By Idaho Freedom Foundation staff

September 1, 2022

Gov. Brad Little and Idaho lawmakers had an opportunity to deliver something bold for taxpayers struggling with record-high inflation. They didn’t. And Idahoans are worse off for it. The governor, along with House and Senate leadership, again locked down the legislative process to deliver meager ongoing income tax relief. Little did nothing to address the […]

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Policy

Theft by ballot is still theft

Public outrage sparked by Idaho’s government offering “porn literacy” to students

Idaho’s government offers “Porn Literacy,” other corrupting practices to K-12 students

Oppose the progressive agenda? You're now an enemy of the state

How two lame duck lawmakers blocked a massive property tax relief plan during the special session

Idaho tax dollars fund Boise’s drag show for kids

Idaho's new flat tax came at great cost to freedom

Legislators, governor, got owned by far-left lobbyists in special session

Idaho school districts have millions of dollars on hand. Are they really underfunded?

Why public school kids still can’t read

Idaho’s $330 million increase in K-12 education spending should fund students, not systems

Idaho Freedom statement on passage of House Bill 1

Latest Research

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Policy

Theft by ballot is still theft

Public outrage sparked by Idaho’s government offering “porn literacy” to students

Idaho’s government offers “Porn Literacy,” other corrupting practices to K-12 students

Oppose the progressive agenda? You're now an enemy of the state

How two lame duck lawmakers blocked a massive property tax relief plan during the special session

Idaho tax dollars fund Boise’s drag show for kids

Idaho's new flat tax came at great cost to freedom

Legislators, governor, got owned by far-left lobbyists in special session

Idaho school districts have millions of dollars on hand. Are they really underfunded?

Why public school kids still can’t read

Idaho’s $330 million increase in K-12 education spending should fund students, not systems

Idaho Freedom statement on passage of House Bill 1

Latest Research

Idaho Freedom Index

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