There are also three special, “diversity weekends,” held annually in the spring, summer and fall. With a domestic partner registry, three Diversity Weekends a year, more than 50 gay-owned/friendly businesses, and a “laissez fair” feel Eureka Springs truly is a premier vacation destination for the LGBT Community. As a matter of fact, they embrace diversity every day. The majority of lodging facilities, restaurants, retail stores, and bars are MORE than GLBT friendly. You’ll find rainbow flags flying throughout the town welcoming GLBT visitors. I felt the excitement of this small, yet thriving gay community in this charming town.Īccording to “Out in Eureka,” There’s no need to look for a “gay district” in Eureka Springs. On my visit to Eureka Springs last September, I was amazed at the rich diverse culture of this quaint town. Not even our streets are straight!” This advertising can be seen not only each month in the Gayly, but is advertised in cities across the nation to attract LGBT and friendly visitors all year long. In fact, a popular Eureka Springs City Ads Promotion Commission (CAPC) advertising promo reads, “Eureka Springs. “It is unfortunate that it has taken a misuse of power to create the need to bring this before the Legislature, and put flag protocol in statute.Seriously Gayly readers it’s as if it’s always Pride in Eureka Springs! Every day the businesses all over town fly their rainbow flags, gay couples can stroll down the streets of Eureka holding hands and not be judged, discriminated against or, for that matter, thrown out of town. “Montanans take pride in our flag and what it represents,” he said in a news release. Mike Cuffe, R-Eureka, said he has submitted a bill draft request to establish protocol for flying the state flag over the Capitol.Ĭuffe said he has been “inundated with requests” from constituents to address flag protocol at the Capitol. Pride Run is specifically that, though it’s a hybrid of rhythm and real time tactics games that charges you. "Our country is founded on the principle of equal rights for all and I hope you will agree that these are foundational values all Montanans share regardless of party affiliation," Bullock wrote.Īlso on Tuesday, Sen. It’s not every day that you see a game based on the idea of a gay pride parade. However, if the Governor chooses to hold this office while campaigning for President, he must do as all other state elected officials do, and leave his political activism on the campaign trail and off state property.”īullock ended his letter saying "Montanans can take pride in knowing that our state strives to be a welcoming place where all people are valued equally." “As a presidential candidate, we understand the Governor is trying to stand out among some of the most well-financed, radical, left wing ideologues in America. They also said Bullock, who is among nearly two-dozen Democrats now running for president in 2020, may be using it for political gain.
“Our state flag is a way we celebrate the Rights of all Montanans every day and it should never be off display for political gain.” “This was an unmistakable act of disrespect to our state and the people and institutions we serve - and beneath the office of Governor,” they wrote. Hertz and Sales wrote a letter Monday to the governor. The removal of the state flag prompted hundreds of comments on social media, including postings by several lawmakers, some of whom were angry about the decision. Kevin Hamm, president of Big Sky Pride, said earlier this week he asked the governor to fly the flag, which Hamm said he provided.
Big Sky Pride, a celebration of the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer community was taking place in Helena and other places in Montana. Over the weekend the governor had the gay pride flag fly on the pole that usually displays the state flag. Bullock said no one has ever complained to him in his 61/2 years as governor about “protocol.” And he said the Japanese flag was flown for one day in 2017 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Montana's sister-state relationship with the prefecture of Kumamoto Japan.