Local Nonprofits Fight to Keep Progressive Issues at the Forefront
“We are in a crisis unlike anything we’ve ever seen in this country,” said Evans.
2019 Report on Hate and Extremism Report - Southern Poverty Law Center
“United Vision for Idaho and SPLC understand that our collective liberation requires people and organizations working together in a fundamentally new way to unite rural, suburban and urban communities across the country in a shared struggle.”
United Vision: Nazi flags in Caldwell 'unjustifiable' - Idaho Press
United Vision for Idaho, a statewide progressive coalition, is calling for Idaho cities to pass ordinances denouncing hate groups and acts of hate
United Vision for Idaho Executive Director Adrienne Evans made appeals for introspection and collaboration before making calls to action
Idaho Activists Arrested in D.C.
Progressive Breakfasts, March 15th
United Vision/Action for Idaho held a demonstration and die in outside the Governor’s office demanding that a bill to expand Medicaid to 35,000 Idahoans be pulled to the House floor for an up or down vote. We leveraged local media and the live feed video of the action received 14K views: https://ourfuture.org/20180319/putting-lawmakers-on-notice-in-idaho
The Idaho Statesman, March 21st
United Vision/Action for Idaho held a demonstration in the House Gallery demanding a vote on the Idaho Plan, 2 healthcare waivers to expand coverage to 35,000 Idahoans living in the coverage gap and move another 5,000 in emergent need on to Medicaid. We leveraged local media and the live feed video of the action received 17K views. http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article206309719.html
Women's March in Boise Commands Large Crowd, Warm Feel in 2020
United Vision for Idaho Executive Director Adrienne Evans made appeals for introspection and collaboration before making calls to action.
Progressive Breakfasts Article, May 23rd
https://ourfuture.org/20180523/idaho-voters-rise-up-together
SCOTUS RULING: NBC Affiliate on air interview with UVI, June 27th
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/how-does-supreme-court-ruling-hit-labor-unions/277-568393213
The Idaho Press Tribune: UVI Press Idahoans to DC, June 28th
https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-rallies-for-immigrant-families-this-weekend/article_0784a94c-cd82-53fc-9cff-712b44bd9731.html
Idaho Statesman – Idahoans Rally at home and in DC, June 29th
https://www.idahostatesman.com/latest-news/article213961599.html
The Idaho Press Tribune – UVI Lte - Paid Family Leave, July 13th
https://www.idahopress.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/better-alternative-for-paid-leave/article_5ee28cae-4f5a-59ce-a5e9-b7040979dd34.html
The Idaho Statesman UVI Lte - – Paid Family, July 18th
https://www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article215245175.html
What’s at Stake Article – Progressive Breakfasts, August 14th
https://ourfuture.org/20180814/whats-at-stake-when-we-vote-this-year
OpEd Press Tribune – RISEUp, Idaho, August 14th
https://www.idahopress.com/opinion/guest_opinions/rise-up-idaho-seeks-a-better-way-to-be/article_c562fdd6-3108-527a-8e54-bf2e42d4501f.html
Marie Claire Article Families Belong Together Cookout, August 20th
https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a22748218/community-cookout-trump-family-separation/
Magic Valley Times, August 26th
https://magicvalley.com/opinion/letters/letter-a-nonpartisan-effort-for-the-left-behind/article_9634568c-a714-56d5-8d8c-bdbf3c09fc0b.html
Boise State University – The Arbiter -Medicaid Expansion, August 27th
http://arbiteronline.com/community-effort-gets-medicaid-measure-on-november-ballot/
Democracy isn’t just a word—it’s a practice that requires all of us. United Vision for Idaho (UVI) is leading the charge to protect and revitalize our democracy. We’re not just talking—we’re taking action together and giving a pathway for all those longing for civil discord and true democracy to provide the skills and practice to build the world we all want and need. Check out www.unitedvisionproject.org