Congressman Russ Fulcher sits down for a Reader interview
By Reader Staff
Publisher’s note: Congressman Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, came to the Sandpoint Reader offices on April 23 for an interview, but we didn’t have enough space to run the …
Tagged: reproductive rights
Dumb of the week — extended edition
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Here’s a little tale about a man named Dan. Dan David Foreman III, born Sept. 20, 1953 in the mid-sized town of Lake Forest, Ill. …
The Lumberjill: Abortion is not a four-letter word
By Jen Jackson Quintano
Reader Columnist
“Abortion is health care.”
These words came from the lips of Sandpoint’s own Dr. Amelia Huntsberger, as she testified to the Senate Finance Committee …
Emily Articulated: U.S. history, 2050 edition
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
Flipping open to a glossy image of Barack Obama, the iconic “Hope” poster filled the page, with the former president’s calm, resolute expression etched in …
Republican party bosses double down on extreme agenda
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
“We the People” are the beginning words of the U.S. Constitution. They speak to the guiding principles of our country. Similarly, political parties …
Emily Articulated: Bear vs. man
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
“If you were alone in the woods, would you rather encounter a bear or a man?” It was a prompt that started as a street …
Pro-lifing us to death
By Katie Botkin
Reader Contributor
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering Idaho’s anti-abortion laws — laws that drove away the doctors who saved my baby’s life.
The question before the …
Hard-fought wins overshadowed by growing extremism in 2024 session
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
People deserve a government that works for them. The 2024 Idaho legislative session saw both triumphs and setbacks for the people of Idaho. …
Idaho bill expanding birth control access heads to governor’s desk
By Mia Maldonado
Idaho Capital Sun
In a narrow 34-35 vote, a bill to require insurance companies to cover up to six months of supplies of contraceptives passed the Idaho …
Sandpoint rallies for reproductive rights
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
In recognition of International Women’s Day, women of Bonner and Boundary counties will gather on Friday, March 8 outside Bonner General Health for the Pro-Voice …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 