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State Bans 'Five Wives Vodka'

Posted 05.29.2012

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Do you find the name Five Wives Vodka offensive? The Idaho State Liquor Division did, and has banned the vodka from the state. "We feel Five Wives ...

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The International Day Against Homophobia And Transphobia: A Call To Consciousness

Ryan Ubuntu Olson | Posted 05.17.2012

Read More: Homophobia, Global LGBT Rights, Transphobia, LGBT Rights, Idaho, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Gay Rights, Gay Voices News

To an average person this may seem like just another rally or protest, but to many of these activists, especially those who live in entrenched spaces where their very lives are still stigmatized, the actions they will take today represent their life's work.

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White Supremacist Sees Struggle In Sheriff Race

Reuters | Posted 05.16.2012

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By Laura Zuckerman SALMON, Idaho, May 15 (Reuters) - A white supremacist who ran a long-shot campaign for sheriff in Idaho was trailin...

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College Football Receiver Dies In Los Angeles

Posted 05.14.2012

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Ken McRoyal, a wide receiver for the University of Idaho, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles, according to various reports. Idaho Athletic Di...

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Global Hotel Exchange (GHX) Fights For What's Right in Online Hotel Booking

Bill_Robinson | Posted 04.18.2012

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Just like Rockefeller was doing to small gas stations, these gigantic, well-entrenched online creatures can put smaller, independent travel businesses right out of business if they don't want to pay 35% of their revenues to these avaricious OTAs.

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Idaho's Lone Black Lawmaker Receives KKK Mailing

AP | Posted 04.10.2012

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BOISE, Idaho — Idaho's only black lawmaker said she received a direct mailing from the Ku Klux Klan that has bolstered her resolve to fight prej...

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Bruce Willis Wants To Give His Ski Resort To Charity

AP | Posted 04.05.2012

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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS KETCHUM, Idaho -- Bruce Willis says he's willing to give away his central Idaho ski resort to a nonprofit. The action star h...

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Idaho Animal Cruelty Law Passes Legislature

AP | ALEX MORRELL | Posted 03.30.2012

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Mistreating pets and livestock could result in a felony conviction for the first time in Idaho after the Senate on Thursday appr...

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Women Are NOT Stupid

Libby Mitchell | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Abortion, Women, Law, Slut, Rape, Rush Limbaugh, Pregnancy, Arizona, Planned Parenthood, Pro-Choice, Idaho, Politics News

The sponsors of every one of these anti-abortion and anti-contraception bills says they aren't trying to stop abortion, but instead are just trying to make women more "aware" of what is happening in their wombs, and what will happen if they undergo an abortion.

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Teen Mom Helped By Foodbank Volunteers, Gives Back Years Later

Michelle Gluch | Posted 05.23.2012

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Dear Idaho Foodbank, I thought I'd drop you a note and let you know how things are going. I can't believe it's been almost two years since we've visi...

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KKK Member Running For Local Sheriff

AP | Posted 03.19.2012

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SANDPOINT, Idaho -- A white supremacist in northern Idaho wants to be the next Bonner County sheriff, saying federal overreach motivated him to run fo...

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Bill That Would Limit Local Control Of Drilling Projects To Continue

AP | Posted 05.12.2012

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Senators opted against considering changes to a bill that would limit local control of oil and natural gas drilling projec...

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New Drilling Bill Would Give More Control To State

AP | JOHN MILLER | Posted 05.09.2012

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Local communities that want more say over where oil and natural gas wells can be drilled in Idaho won a victory Friday when sena...

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Rick Steve's Roadtrip: Boise Is Freakishly Friendly

Rick Steves | Posted 05.07.2012

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In the men's room, a religious flier, propped on the sink as if waiting for me, asks the important question: "Where will you spend eternity?"

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Gavin Newsom Takes Out His Claws Against Cougar Killer

Aaron Sankin | Posted 03.02.2012

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California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is just one in a growing chorus of voices calling for the resignation of state Fish & Game Commission Pres...

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GOP Lawmaker Resigns Amid Scandal

AP | By JOHN MILLER | Posted 02.22.2012

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BOISE, Idaho -- An Idaho Republican state senator who had been seen as a political riser has stepped down amid sexual harassment allegations. Four-te...

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HuffPost Guides: Bald Mountain Ski Area

The Huffington Post | Jane Ellis | Posted 01.12.2012

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Bald Mountain Ski Area in Idaho is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offer...

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Brian Bateman: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Activist

Jerry Nelson | Posted 03.11.2012

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One singer/songwriter who has his feet planted in the musical world as well as the social change world is Brian Bateman of Boise, Idaho.

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HuffPost Guides: Tamarack Resort

The Huffington Post | Laura Agadoni | Posted 01.06.2012

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Tamarack Resort in Idaho is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers our g...

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Huffpost Guides: Silver Mountain Resort

The Huffington Post | Laura Agadoni | Posted 01.06.2012

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Silver Mountain Resort in Idaho is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offer...

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HuffPost Guides: Sun Valley Resort

The Huffington Post | Barbie Carpenter | Posted 01.05.2012

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Sun Valley Resort in Idaho is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers our...

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Museum Of Clean Ready To Shine

AP | JESSIE L. BONNER | Posted 02.26.2012

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POCATELLO, Idaho — Don Aslett may be more than a half century into his fight against dirt and clutter, but he still can't take a stroll without ...

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LGBT Content In 'Rent' Sparks Controversy In Idaho

Posted 12.23.2011

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Though its subject matter seems a trifle old hat now, the Broadway musical "Rent" is causing controversy once again -- this time in Idaho. As loca...

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WATCH: Man With Disabilities Wins $200,000 Lottery, Keeps Job As Cook

Posted 12.20.2011

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Winning the $200,000 PowerBall prize will enable Donny Jones to pay off his bills, but the Idaho native won't be leaving his cooking job anytime soon,...

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Water Parks In Idaho: A Huffington Post Travel Guide

The Huffington Post | Cathleen Shaffer | Posted 12.15.2011

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Water parks in Idaho are the answer to the infamous kid statement, "I'm bored." The whole family can visit an Idaho water park and be lazy, active or...

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