Is It Safe To Be Queer in Boise?

Since the first Pride in the Treasure Valley, there’s always been the same thread of hope: That life was steadily improving for LGBTQ people in Boise. But the last few years have been especially difficult for our queer community, and many people are questioning that hope now. Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter and comedian Sophie Hughes join host Emma Arnold today to answer a question that’s been circulating: Is Boise actually safe for queer people? What’s your perspective on whether Boise’s queer community is safe? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you’ll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Can’t get enough of us?! We get it. Follow us on Instagram. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices