A rainbow a day keeps the hate away

Pride is back in town, brighter than ever, as evidenced by the rainbow of colors adorning our shop windows downtown. Last year we had so much Pride that members of the LGBTQIA+ community in far-away cities came by charter bus to support us. Today, in response to the domestic terrorists trying to rain on our parades, it’s time to show those bullies who’s boss.

We can celebrate the “gay days” with “flags and drags”, but real Pride lasts all year long. We are a town of artists and I ask the community to join me in painting a rainbow across Sandpoint’s sidewalks and crosswalks. I also propose hanging a rainbow banner across First Avenue to welcome everybody to our city every month of the year.

A rainbow a day keeps the hate away.

KENNY FEARER

Cocolalla