Meet Dan Lister, Boise’s First LGBT Liaison Officer

In 2012, Boise adopted a citywide ordinance that protects LGBT residents from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Eleven other Idaho cities have passed similar ordinances since 2011. Recently, Boise Police Chief Bill Bones created the department’s–and Idaho’s–first LGBT Liaison Officer for the primary purpose of building trust and communication between the LGBT community

NIAC Serves North Idaho Communities ‘With Heart’

Josh Swan doesn’t hesitate when asked about the lasting impact of North Idaho AIDS Coalition (NIAC). “In a small community, it can be scary to go to the same clinic where you’ve gone all your life,” said Josh, a 21-year-old gay man living in Coeur d’Alene and an outreach coordinator at NIAC. “There is fear

Establishing Trust and Building Bridges

When I began working at Pride Foundation nearly five years ago, I did not fully foresee what an influential and lasting difference it would make to have a staff person on the ground in Idaho working full-time on LGBTQ-related issues. Our work—and I include my colleagues in Alaska, Montana, Oregon, and Washington—is about so much

‘Accidental Activist’ Rejuvenates PFLAG Coeur d’Alene

When Juli Stratton moved to rural North Idaho from Chicago five years ago, she had no intention of becoming a leader in the area’s LGBTQ community. Today, the board president of the revived PFLAG chapter in Coeur d’Alene and self-described “accidental activist” knows that stepping up has made a difference. “I was miserable and felt

Remember to vote Nov. 4

Nov. 4 is Election Day, and Pride Foundation wants to encourage you to cast your vote. This year has marked a time of celebration with the legal recognition of marriage equality in Idaho, Alaska, Oregon, and many more states across the U.S. But while we rejoice in this important milestone, we must remember that we

Picking Up Where I Left Off

If there’s one word that best describes Pride Foundation Fellow Dianne Piggott today, it’s “authentic.” That’s certainly not the word the Boise transgender woman would have picked for herself until just a few years ago when she decided it was time to “pick up where I left off” and continue her gender transition process. In

Conversations, Coalitions Lead to Pocatello Victory

When I joined Pride Foundation as a regional organizer, I knew there would be some tough days working on issues related to LGBTQ equality, especially living in Idaho. I’ve discovered, though, that when you really believe in something, it is easier to put those few difficult days behind you and celebrate the victories – particularly

Pocatello, ID preps for NDO vote on May 20

I’m hitting the road for a work week in southeastern Idaho, where my primary hope is to see a victory on May 20th for the LGBTQ community in Pocatello. Pride Foundation is part of a coalition of organizations and individuals helping get out the vote, raise funds, and gather volunteers for Fair Pocatello, the campaign

Your First Time

There are three giving days coming up in the next few weeks. We’re excited to welcome new donors, and collaborate with supporters and volunteers to ensure that they’re a success! Up first – Idaho Gives Day on May 1st! Take a look at the message from Steve below that outlines why it’s important for Idaho

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