University Of Idaho Stops Providing Birth Control In Wake Of Draconian Abortion Ban

\u201cThe University of Idaho\u2019s general counsel issued new guidance about the state\u2019s near-total abortion ban, alerting faculty and staff that the school should no longer offer birth control for students, a rare move for a state university.\n\nhttps://t.co/H1TkT4Dqai\u201d

— The Washington Post (@The Washington Post) 1664241786

\u201c@CAKitchener Any and every state employee.\n\nThat includes teachers, doctors, administrators, nurses, and POLITICIANS. \n\nIf you collect an Idaho state check, it's a felony if you say the wrong thing.\u201d

— Caroline Kitchener (@Caroline Kitchener) 1664217625

\u201c@IDprisonproject It's pretty damn scary when universities - which supposedly promote critical thinking & freedom to debate ideas - are subject to state control on what can be said.\n\n& how can a professor be charged with a felony for discussing abortion/birth control. What law forbids discussion?\u201d

— idahoprisonproject (@idahoprisonproject) 1664167062

\u201cUniversity of Idaho employees were warned they could be charged with a felony for JUST TALKING about abortion\n\nThey can\u2019t even provide birth control\n\nRepublicans are fascists policing our vaginas & our speech\n\nThey want to make us felons so we can\u2019t vote. This is the bloody truth\u201d

— Lindy Li (@Lindy Li) 1664241000

\u201cl loved getting my bachelor's at the University of Idaho. But it's hard to imagine encouraging a HS senior to stay in-state, or for any professional to consider moving to Moscow to teach, when laws like this are allowed to let stand.\u201d

— Austin Bradley (@Austin Bradley) 1664197708

\u201cSetting aside the absurdity and cruelty of the government invading our private medical decisions: How can we keep talented young people in Idaho if college students must travel to Washington for medical care? Why would they put up with this? #idpol #idleg https://t.co/VyNVQ6Np3x\u201d

— Rep. Lauren Necochea (@Rep. Lauren Necochea) 1664430493

\u201c@MollyJongFast Who will be left at the University of Idaho when all the employees pick up stakes and leave for more welcoming states that don't treat women like cattle?\u201d

— Molly Jong-Fast (@Molly Jong-Fast) 1664226851

\u201cIn response to the state abortion ban, the University of Idaho has issued a warning to all staff that *discussing* abortion with students now risks a felony conviction and possible blacklisting from any further state employment.\n\nPrepare for other states/schools to follow.\u201d

— Mollie Katzen (@Mollie Katzen) 1664297703

\u201cUniversity of Idaho issues a warning to employees of a lifetime ban and felony charges if they talk about birth control or abortion options while at work.\n\nThe American #GOP Taliban at work. \n\nIf you vote for any #Republican in November, you are endorsing actions like this.\n\nVote\u201d

— Tom Hall \u26f5\ufe0f\u2618\ufe0f (@Tom Hall \u26f5\ufe0f\u2618\ufe0f) 1664303312

\u201cIt is absolutely unacceptable for university students to not have access to contraception. The University of Idaho is completely failing its students with uteruses\u201d

— Michele Quinn, MD, FACOG (@Michele Quinn, MD, FACOG) 1664226493

\u201c\u201cAny discussion about abortion or birth control\u201d can reportedly result in a felony charge in Idaho.\n\nRead that again, because it\u2019s a big deal if the University of Idaho\u2019s understanding is correct.\u201d

— Leah McElrath \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 (@Leah McElrath \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08) 1664217716