The Idaho 97 Project is committed to building democracy in Idaho by disrupting the growing far-right extremist movement. We have forced lawmakers, the media & average Idahoans to name extremism as a threat to our state and to put far-right actors on the defensive.

We are made up of thousands of Idahoans from all over the state from a wide variety of political and cultural backgrounds.

The Idaho 97 Mission

The Idaho 97 Project supports the democratic process in Idaho, counters disinformation and extremism through proactive, fact-based action and media messaging, and protects free expression and good governance for the public and public officials alike. 

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Mike Satz was the founding executive director of the Idaho 97 Project and social media icon, dad jokes and all. Satz was an attorney by trade, and is a U.S. Navy veteran and former University of Idaho dean and associate vice president.

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Alicia Abbott is The Idaho 97 Project's political and North Idaho director, an expert on white nationalism and far-right movements, and an experienced community organizer.

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Lindsay Van Allen is The Idaho 97 digital director, a popular news influencer, podcaster and healthcare professional.

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Nathaniel Hoffman is The Idaho 97 communications director, a former reporter and author.