ID: Civil Rights
Steady increase in election staff changes over past two decades, report finds
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
ID bill could add restrictions to ballot initiative process
Idaho lawmakers are once again looking to change the ballot initiative process in the state. With a little more than a week left in the session…
Proyecto de ley de ID pondría restricciones al proceso de iniciativa electoral
Los legisladores de Idaho pretenden cambiar una vez más el proceso de iniciativa electoral en el estado. A poco más de una semana del final …
Veteranos de ID apoyan iniciativa de elecciones primarias abiertas
Los habitantes de Idaho están recolectando firmas para una iniciativa que abriría las elecciones primarias, y la medida cuenta con el …
ID veterans support open primary elections initiative
Idahoans are collecting signatures for an initiative that would open up primary elections, and the measure has support from some of the state's …
Faster postal service speed improves voter turnout, research finds
When the postal service works better, people are more likely to vote - according to new research. The study published in the Election Law Journal …
ID Voter Registration Law Could Hurt Ballot Measures' Chances
Voter registration has changed in Idaho. Along with reducing the number of eligible voters, critics say it could also hurt ballot initiatives' …
ID Anti-Trans Laws Tied to Anti-Democracy Movement, Group Says
Idaho lawmakers passed several measures this session that target transgender people. One group says this effort is connected to a wider movement to …
Ballot Measures Face Tougher Road to Qualification Under ID Resolution
Idaho lawmakers are attempting to change the ballot initiative process again - this time with an amendment to the state Constitution. Senate Joint …
Groups Say Anti-Democracy Candidates Could Gain Seats in ID Legislature
Far-right candidates made inroads in Idaho's Republican primary and likely will have seats in the state Legislature after November's election - but so…
Many See Democracy in Peril as US Celebrates Independence Day
It's July 4th, a celebration of the United States' independence. It's also an opportunity to take a look at the state of the country's democracy…
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Sue Over ID Voting Map
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are adding to a slew of legal challenges to Idaho's legislative voting maps. The Idaho Commission for Reapportionment …