Idaho needs more Pride, less prejudice
By Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise
Reader Contributor
Every Idahoan deserves to feel safe and welcome in our state. It is inspiring to watch the growing movement for our freedom to …
Tagged: LGBTQA
Proud: Third annual Sandpoint Pride Festival aims to celebrate ‘Liberation for Every Body’
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Since its 2021 inception, the Sandpoint Pride Festival has only grown in scope and support, now launching into its third year as a summer staple …
An ‘ungracious’ prayer
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Any halfway diligent reader of the Reader since December 2004 is familiar with my coverage of city decisions, trends and politics. They may also have …
‘Love will win’
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Last year, when Sandpoint held its first ever Pride Festival, Lucinda Meshberg was headed into her senior year of high school. She said she was …
Proud to still be a friend
By Chris Mielke
Reader Contributor
Thank you to Mr. Jim Healey for your essay “Coming Out in N. Idaho.” And thank you to the Reader for publishing the stories others …
Jumping off the fence
By Dean Whisler
Reader Contributor
I was raised in Eastern Washington as the oldest of four children. My parents were both educators and hard-working Christians who I know loved all …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 