COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The city of Coeur d’Alene celebrated its annual Pride in the Park event, drawing in more attendees than previous years. This celebration came just days after the city approved an ordinance declaring the period from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day as Traditional Family Month. City leaders believe children thrive in traditional family settings.

Joel Bloom, an attendee of the celebration, shared his thoughts on the significance of Pride. “I think the greatest thing about pride is that you feel like it’s your people,” Bloom said.

Having transitioned in 2012, Bloom, who resides in Spokane, attended Pride in the Park in Coeur d’Alene for the first time. “I’m an old guy, and I didn’t know anything about being transgender when I was a kid. I just knew that something wasn’t ri

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