The Idaho 97 Project

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The Idaho 97 Project supports the democratic process in Idaho, counters disinformation and extremism through proactive, fact-based action and media messaging, and protects free expression and good governance for the public and public officials alike.
Websitehttps://theidaho97.org

The Idaho 97 Education Fund launched + all the back to school counter-extremism news you need to see.

We recently formed a 501c3 in order to spread our education work around the state and expand our funding options.

Check it out!

https://www.theidaho97.org/post/the-idaho-97-education-fund-launched

#idahoed #idpol

The Idaho 97 Education Fund launched

Idaho 97 Education Fund launched, update on West Bonner school victory, other Idaho education updates! While our mission remains unchanged – we will continue to fight extremism and political violence across the state with all our hearts and minds – our focus will expand to bringing educational resources and public action to all Idaho

The Idaho 97 Project
#AmmonBundy & his mob lost a #Defamation case against St. Luke's Hospital in Boise #Idaho. They've been ordered to pay $52.5 million. I talked to @nicolesandler about how #Bundy & his #SuperPAC HAVE the money & the courts have the tools to force them to pay, like this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSx7tmEYLXg
Also, hospitals who care for #LGBTQ people, see there's a way to hold accountable those who organize online #ThreatsOfViolence, #harassment & defamation campaigns against #Healthcare workers. @theidaho97
7-26-23 Nicole Sandler Show - Arguing for a Better World Wednesday

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Bundy jury awarded all plaintiffs — which include the hospital system and three employees — $26.5 million in damages, but added $26 million in “punitive” costs.

"Taking legal action is not something we take lightly. But standing up to the threats, bullying, intimidation, disruption, and self-serving actions of the defendants was necessary. Inaction would have signaled that their menacing behavior was acceptable." - Luke's CEO

https://idahocapitalsun.com/2023/07/24/bundy-rodriguez-and-groups-ordered-to-pay-52-5m-in-damages-for-idaho-hospital-harassment-jury-rules/

Bundy, Rodriguez ordered to pay $52.5M for Idaho hospital harassment, jury rules - Idaho Capital Sun

An Idaho jury ordered Ammon Bundy, Diego Rodriguez and a network of groups to pay $52.5 million in damages to St. Luke's Health System.

Idaho Capital Sun
<tap, tap> is this thing still on?

Today is an election day in many Idaho communities including critical library district elections. Check our voter guide for more information:

https://www.theidaho97.org/post/important-vote-may-16-idaho-library-district-elections-voterguide

@theidaho97
#Idaho #libraries Latah County library board elections: https://www.latahlibrary.org/election-information/

I am voting for Baig and Schmidt. We have to be careful to avoid rightwing people who would tear down our wonderful libraries with bans and smear campaigns. These two people I can confidently support.

Latah County Library District Trustee Election – Latah County Library District

@theidaho97 Kootenai County. I'm supporting Meyer and McCrea because the extemist opponents literally want to ban books and are lying about there being porn in the children's section. https://www.kcgov.us/935/Election-Information-May
Election Information-May 16, 2023 consolidated election | Kootenai County, ID

Let's all help each other out here, Idaho.

What library district races are you seeing where you live and who are you supporting and why?

Please provide links if possible!

This is a job for, like, a librarian!

#ThankALibrarian

Launch video from new Idaho Leaders United (@idleadersunited) is out today... give them a follow!

https://youtu.be/dUfrKyuDma4

Idaho Leaders United: Join Us!

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Read Idaho school funding investigation @ProPublica and
@ Idaho Statesman:

https://propublica.org/article/idaho-deteriorating-schools-repair-bonds

https://idahostatesman.com/news/local/education/article274214770.html

Because: "All of this matters not only for the safety and comfort of students but for their academic success."

Collapsing Roofs, Broken Toilets, Flooded Classrooms: Inside the Worst-Funded Schools in the Nation

Idaho spends less on schools per student than any other state. Kids are sweating, freezing and struggling to learn.

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