Slate Daily Feed Outward | Small-Town Pride Blooms
Jun 11, 2025
Christina Carterucci, a writer for Slate, discusses her article on the surprising influence of conservative movements on small-town Pride celebrations. Van Knapp, co-founder of Canyon County Pride in Idaho, shares insights on fostering queer joy in unexpected places. They explore the resilience of LGBTQ+ communities facing political challenges and the importance of grassroots movements. Listeners will hear about innovative ways small towns express Pride, and how events like boat floats defy societal intimidation while celebrating community spirit.
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Proper Pride Flag Display
- Don't hang wrinkled Pride flags immediately out of the package; it shows lack of care.
- Steam, iron, or air out your Pride flag before public display to show respect for the queer community.
Small-Town Pride Resilience
- The rise of small-town Pride events during a hostile political climate shows increased queer visibility and community resilience.
- Opposition energizes these communities to assert pride even more boldly than before.
Balancing Visibility and Safety
- Pride organizers in conservative areas must balance visibility with safety from right-wing intimidation.
- This sometimes means prioritizing privacy to protect participants from harmful surveillance and threats.