We went to a fun Pride Month event at one of our local libraries today. It had a bunch of folks with tables discussing an assortment of organizations that assist LGBTQ individuals and those who care about them. There were also fun little games, plenty of coloring sheets, and it was very chill and nice for all ages. It showed how Pride isn't about, "Teaching kids about sex," or anything the haters claim, it is about embracing identity and how some people might have two daddies, two mommies, a nonbinary child, a relative who lives with a man as well as a woman, and so forth. Pride is about people just living their lives and being comfortable, feeling open and free, instead of trapped in a metaphorical closet. Pride isn't just parades or fun events. It is about using one's voice and the voices of a group to insist on equal rights. stopping discrimination, and pushing back against those who would try to legislate LGBTQ people out of a public presence, or even violently try to end their…
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