I sit at a diner munching salad and overhear a young boy in the next booth ask, “Dad, can I have some fries and do you see that rainbow flag over there?” “Yes, Donny, and yes.” “If I wanted to learn to sew, would that be OK?” “Sure, why?” “Well, when I played at Jimmy’s, […]
Pride Month
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta officials ponder hanging Pride flags without city policy on books
City officials seek to show support for LGBTQ community, but some worried allowing Pride flags could bring lawsuits or set precedent for other displays on city property.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: LGBTQ allies need some etiquette for Pride celebrations
June is, among other things, National Pride Month. Given that the pandemic is loosening its grip and mandates are being lifted, especially for outdoor gatherings, this should be a really good Pride, too. Everyone is feeling celebratory, and Pride is packed full of music, dancing and rainbows. But wait. Pause. If you are a proud […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Life Unwound: My son showed me sexual orientation is not a choice
June: Pride Month. From the age of 2, my now-grown son would dress in my clothes, sneak into my makeup drawer and slather himself with colors and lipstick. He ran to avoid the soccer ball, once almost drowned in the ocean and hated sports. He preferred Broadway shows to hanging out with friends. I missed […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
SoPo crosswalks show pride in LGBTQ community
The city has painted three crosswalks rainbow colors to honor Pride month.
Posted inNation & World
LGBTQ Pride at 50: Focus shifts amid pandemic, racial unrest
The coronavirus pandemic and calls for racial equality have changed the very nature of this year’s 50th anniversary LGBTQ Pride events.
Posted inMaine
LGBTQ+ groups across Maine make adjustments for Pride month
Twelve organizations across Maine have teamed up to create a completely virtual Pride Month. The first event is a livestream of a drag queen story hour hosted by the Children’s Book Cellar in Waterville.
Posted inMaine, News
Thousands turn out for Pride Portland! parade
At least 10,000 people march through downtown to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: LGBTQ people have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go
Pride is the time to celebrate the rights that have been won and gather the strength to fight efforts to take them away.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: During Pride Month, focus on unfinished work
Remarkable progress has been made on LGBTQ rights, but there are still people who are marginalized.