This is exactly why authoritarian/fascist regimes go after the artists first. Art is revolutionary and always finds a way through. Our joyful resistance is creative and fertile!!
Small acts of civil disobedience can serve as the catalyst for change and mean so much to those for whom the act is performed. Thank you to the folks in Boise who were willing to do this in spite of whatever law enforcement harassments they might have to endure if caught in the act.
Thank you, Boise! I needed to read this today. This is a gentle reminder to us all that no place is a monolith, and love can be found in any color of state.
I live for the fact that despite all of their obsession and hate, bigots will never get rid of us and they have to die frothing at the mouth over that fact.
Idaho Republicans keep pushing bills like SB1362, SB96, and SB561 targeting the LGBTQ+ community—but Boise found a way to stand firm without breaking the law.
By taking down the Pride flag only to comply, and then creating a designated Pride flag pole, the city made it clear: inclusion isn’t optional, and support won’t be silenced.
That’s what smart, principled leadership looks like—working within constraints while refusing to abandon your community.
Boise deserves real credit for standing up and showing others how it’s done.
I suspect that most Americans find conservatives' obsession with rainbows and other colorful things quite strange and petty. Most folks know that a rainbow is an extraordinary natural phenomenon that is also incredibly beautiful. Human-made versions are also very beautiful. What's not to love? So, let's keep putting up rainbows where ever we can, especially in Red states. If republicans want to be the party of no fun and purveyors of monochrome living, so be ir. They can try to force the rest of us to be boring and ugly. But it ain't gonna happen!
Who came up with the rainbow for pride? Was it an offshoot of Jesse Jackson’s coalition? However it came about, it’s turning out to be perfect. “Mommy, didn’t God create rainbows?”
This is exactly why authoritarian/fascist regimes go after the artists first. Art is revolutionary and always finds a way through. Our joyful resistance is creative and fertile!!
Lol passive compliance coupled with clever resistance. I love it.
I will be using your quote and giving you credit for it. "Passive compliance coupled with clever resistance."
Oh you are most welcome to it! Thank you for the heads up.
Small acts of civil disobedience can serve as the catalyst for change and mean so much to those for whom the act is performed. Thank you to the folks in Boise who were willing to do this in spite of whatever law enforcement harassments they might have to endure if caught in the act.
Thank you Baum.
Hearing about this FU to the Idaho Social Conservatives is just neat.
Thank you, Boise! Keep fighting the repression!
This makes me feel a bit better about my trip to the Boise area next week.
It makes me want to travel to Boise and spend some money.
Thank you, Boise! I needed to read this today. This is a gentle reminder to us all that no place is a monolith, and love can be found in any color of state.
I live for the fact that despite all of their obsession and hate, bigots will never get rid of us and they have to die frothing at the mouth over that fact.
Love to see these acts of resistance ❤️
Idaho Republicans keep pushing bills like SB1362, SB96, and SB561 targeting the LGBTQ+ community—but Boise found a way to stand firm without breaking the law.
By taking down the Pride flag only to comply, and then creating a designated Pride flag pole, the city made it clear: inclusion isn’t optional, and support won’t be silenced.
That’s what smart, principled leadership looks like—working within constraints while refusing to abandon your community.
Boise deserves real credit for standing up and showing others how it’s done.
Awesomeness!! Thanks for the reporting! ❤️🌈🏳️⚧️
Brilliant and Beautiful Resistance! Thanks S. Baum, my coffee tastes better this morinng!
Makes you wonder how much time and $$$ the rethuglicans have wasted on these uneducated bills.
Thank you, Boise!!
Thanks for this report, S. Baum
I suspect that most Americans find conservatives' obsession with rainbows and other colorful things quite strange and petty. Most folks know that a rainbow is an extraordinary natural phenomenon that is also incredibly beautiful. Human-made versions are also very beautiful. What's not to love? So, let's keep putting up rainbows where ever we can, especially in Red states. If republicans want to be the party of no fun and purveyors of monochrome living, so be ir. They can try to force the rest of us to be boring and ugly. But it ain't gonna happen!
Who came up with the rainbow for pride? Was it an offshoot of Jesse Jackson’s coalition? However it came about, it’s turning out to be perfect. “Mommy, didn’t God create rainbows?”
Love you, Boise!!!!!
Sweet!