LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, the US Supreme Court has ruled Colorado’s ban on so-called “conversion therapy” violates ‘free speech’ rights. Plus…
• The city of Boise has found a clever workaround to a law banning Pride flags from local government buildings
• What to watch: A TV judge put a homophobic father on blast in an episode of Equal Justice that’s gone viral. Link to watch episode for free here.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Boise City Hall has responded to a strict ban on flying Pride flags at local government buildings by installing poles adorned with rainbow colors and a large welcoming banner.
This is fantastic. Continue reading “Boise City Hall Responds To Pride Flag Ban With Rainbow Poles + Banner”
In response to state-level bans on LGBTQ+ Pride flags in government buildings, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, have adopted innovative strategies to continue displaying these symbols of inclusivity. Continue reading “Salt Lake City & Boise Adopt City Rainbow Flags To Workaround Pride Flag Bans”
Boise, Idaho’s City Council took a big step forward last night, passing an ordinance protecting LGBT people from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodation before a packed house that rose to gave it a standing ovation when the vote was over.
Writes the Statesman:
Following unanimous passage of the ordinance, the standing-room-only crowd in the State Capitol’s west wing auditorium stood and cheered. Jordan and fellow councilwoman Lauren McLean, who spearheaded the effort to draft the ordinance, said it is something Boise has lacked and will help the city’s standing with companies considering whether to open new establishments here. Churches, private organizations such as The Boy Scouts of America and other governments operating in the city are exempt from the law, which takes effect Jan. 1.
Activists are now working towards a statewide bill.