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By Reader Staff
Each year the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force (BCHRTF) seeks to fund projects and programs that support its stated mission; to affirm the American principles and …
By Reader Staff
Each year the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force (BCHRTF) seeks to fund projects and programs that support its stated mission; to affirm the American principles and …
By Cameron Rasmusson and Ben Olson
Reader Staff
New revelations about Scott Rhodes, the person of interest in a racist propaganda campaign investigation, continue to pile up.
According to research …
By Lynn Bridges
Reader Contributor
Monday, Jan. 15, has been designated Idaho Human Rights Day by the state of Idaho as a way to embrace diversity and to honor Dr. …
By Reader Staff
Join Bonner County Human Rights Task Force and the Foundation for Human Rights Action and Advocacy (FHRAA) as they celebrate freedom, equality, fairness and rule of law …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force condemned the ongoing distribution of racist fliers Wednesday, calling the community to action against bigotry.
In a press …
By McCalee Cain
Reader Intern
On Saturday, Aug. 12, three nationally-renown environmental advocates shared their knowledge and experiences with the Sandpoint community, per the invitation of local climate group 350 …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A training session for refugee work turned chaotic Wednesday after protesters packed Sandpoint Community Hall.
Police and fire department personnel had to turn people away …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
Brenda Hammond sat in the balcony of the then Sandpoint High School gym in May 1991. She was there to hear members of the …
By Brenda Hammond
Reader Contributor
The 8th Annual Conference on Refugees, held at Boise State University on Feb. 8 and 9, was a gathering of approximately 425 people. I attended …
By Lynn Bridges
Reader Contributor
Editor’s note: This is the third article in a three-part series highlighting the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force’s efforts in the community.
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