Three Idaho Republican women launch network aiming to preserve access to contraceptives

Idaho Press

“The Idaho Contraceptive Education Network launched last week, and its board members include former state Rep. Kelley Packer, former state Rep. Laurie Lickley, and former Idaho Senate candidate Tara Malek — all of whom are Idaho Republicans.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines abortion as an ‘intervention performed by a licensed clinician within the limits of state regulations that is intended to terminate a suspected or known ongoing intrauterine pregnancy and that does not result in a live birth.’ Contraceptives are methods and devices used to prevent pregnancy. According to the network, many Idahoans rely on contraceptives not only to plan the timing of pregnancies, but also to treat endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, ovarian cysts, anemia and acne, among other medical conditions.”

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