Idaho Attorney General tells schools to ban 'Everyone is Welcome Here' signs
Idaho's Republican attorney general said that signs telling children "Everyone is Welcome Here" are actually "political statements."
July 7, 2025
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Idaho's Republican attorney general said that signs telling children "Everyone is Welcome Here" are actually "political statements."
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Randy Fine has previously introduced bills restricting drag show attendance and gender-affirming care for children.
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