🎙️ Idaho's Not Cute—We're Critical: Trans Power, Disruption & Showing Up Anyway 💥🏳️‍⚧️ World & Canyon County Pride, Human Rights Conference & ICE Raids

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Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2431612/open_sms] We are pretty cute though 👅😉 From sneaking into national conferences to fighting for trans liberation in rural Idaho, Bonnie Violet and Pacey break down what it means to resist, speak truth, and survive when your existence is political. This episode isn’t cute—it’s critical. What happens when national LGBTQ2SIA+ leaders underestimate rural resistance? When World Pride gets shut down by police but queers keep dancing in the streets? When you're told your life isn’t under threat, even as laws strip your rights away? In this raw and urgent episode of Trans Joy Boise [https://www.transjoyboise.org], hosts Bonnie Violet and Pacey [https://www.instagram.com/transjoyboise] share personal reflections from Washington, D.C., where Idaho’s trans activists were both underestimated and spotlighted at the Human Rights Conference. From affirming moments with icons like Raquel Willis to the deep vulnerability of being dismissed by those in power, we explore what it’s like to be trans in the trenches—especially in so-called "flyover" states. You’ll hear: * How Bonnie snuck into national conversations to make trans Idaho visible * Why people calling Idaho “cute” is dangerous, not flattering * The nervous system toll of constant vigilance in anti-trans America * How World Pride DC’s protest roots re-emerged under pressure * The spiritual and emotional impact of showing up, even when you're not invited * Bi-erasure in media, pop culture’s shifting queerness, and burnout * Why Pride must be both a celebration and a protest at Canyon County Pride This is a love letter to those doing the work without credit or comfort—and a call-out to those still stuck in rainbow-washed apathy. ✨ Whether you’re on the streets, in the pews, or behind the mic—this episode is for you. Because we’re not here for cute anymore. We’re here for power. 🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review. Help amplify queer and trans voices from Idaho and beyond. #TransJoyBoise #TransLiberationNow #IdahoIsNotCute #TransVoices #PrideIsAProtest #QueerPodcast #HIVIsNotACrime #BiErasure #RaquelWillis #RuralResistance #QueerJoy #TransFemmeVoices #TransMascVoices #PridePolitics #QueerSpirituality #FromIdahoWithLove #CanyonCountyPride Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431612/support] 💌 Join the conversation! * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@transjoyboise] for more episodes on trans joy, resilience, and advocacy: * Follow us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@transjoyboise777] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/transjoyboise/] for more content and updates. * Support our work and help us keep creating affirming spaces. Let’s celebrate trans joy and resilience together! #transjoyboise #transjoy #boise

🚨 Policing Pride: Trans Bodies, Religious Trauma & Resilience in Canyon County with Trans Parent & Organizer Van

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2431612/open_sms] In this heartwarming and hilariously real episode of the Trans Joy Boise Podcast, your hosts Bonnie Violet (trans femme genderqueer drag artist and spiritual chaplain) and Pacey (trans masc non-binary mental health and recovery advocate) are joined by Van, Vice President of Canyon County Pride and a powerful genderqueer voice in Idaho’s LGBTQ2SIA+ movement. Together, we unpack everyday gender euphoria and dysphoria—from awkward “sir/ma’am” moments at the grocery store to the joy of being seen, heard, and affirmed exactly as we are. We dive into: 🌈 Nonbinary + genderqueer identity in small towns 🌈 What happens when a cisgender world tries to fit us in binary boxes 🌈 Our complicated relationships with pronouns and titles 🌈 Reflecting on trans media representation—Transparent, Queer as Folk, and Sort Of Part TWO In this powerful and deeply personal part of the episode, we dive into the heart of queer organizing in conservative spaces—specifically Canyon County, Idaho. Our guest shares their transformative journey from volunteering at Clutch, a queer youth group in Nampa, to co-creating the very first Canyon County Pride Festival—an event that defied local pushback, overcame hate, and welcomed nearly 4,000 people in its first year. We explore what makes Clutch such a vital space for LGBTQ2SIA+ youth, particularly autistic and ADHD kids, who are invited to just “come as you are”—no pressure, just food, fun, and love. You’ll hear stories of chosen family, queer joy, community resistance, and how a casual dream turned into a national headline. Whether you're a parent of a trans kid, a queer youth worker, or someone trying to spark joy and resistance in your own backyard, this episode is for you. It’s a testament to what’s possible when we show up for each other—especially in the places where we’re told we don’t belong. Part Three This raw, unfiltered conversation dives deep into the escalating criminalization of trans and gender-diverse bodies in Idaho and the real-life impact of recent "indecency" laws targeting drag performers and trans women. We unpack how Canyon County’s new legislation disproportionately affects trans folks—particularly those on HRT or wearing prosthetics—and how these laws empower vigilante surveillance and vague police enforcement. We share insights from behind closed doors with local law enforcement and city officials, shedding light on the sobering reality of organizing pride events under state-sanctioned transphobia. From police negotiations to ICE fears, from enforcing a t-shirt policy to protect our most vulnerable to planning an interfaith spiritual service in response to religious-based hate—this episode doesn’t shy away from the messiness of showing up, surviving, and creating queer joy amidst political hostility. You'll also hear about how last year's Canyon County Pride became a site of unexpected healing and solidarity—especially from progressive faith communities and everyday people showing up with umbrellas and love. 🗓️ Pride Info Drop: Canyon County Pride is happening S Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431612/support] 💌 Join the conversation! * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@transjoyboise] for more episodes on trans joy, resilience, and advocacy: * Follow us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@transjoyboise777] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/transjoyboise/] for more content and updates. * Support our work and help us keep creating affirming spaces. Let’s celebrate trans joy and resilience together! #transjoyboise #transjoy #boise

15. mai 20251 h 9 min

🎙️ Idaho's Not Cute—We're Critical: Trans Power, Disruption & Showing Up Anyway 💥🏳️‍⚧️ World & Canyon County Pride, Human Rights Conference & ICE Raids - Oh My My!

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