June 08, 2023

Ep. 11 - Pride Month: Has The Rainbow Been Hijacked? (Valdamar Archuleta from CO Log Cabin Republicans)

38 minutes

Heidi offers her thoughts about the month-long celebration of Pride and the trend of “rainbow exhaustion” it causes among not only the general population but allies and LGBTQ individuals themselves. She dives into the idea that Pride is counterproductive and explores the sensitive subject of exposing kids to topics of sexuality too young. Heidi interviews Valdamar Archuleta, the President of Colorado Log Cabin Republicans, to help navigate this complicated topic and invites him to share his unique perspective as a gay Republican.

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Full Episode Breakdown:

Part 1 (0:00-13:09): Heidi talks about the TRUTH and LIES surrounding Pride Month — from the history to the benefits, to the concern regarding our kids. She discusses:

Why Pride Month began and how it’s evolved as the LGBTQ community successfully gained the same legal rights as everyone else.

What “rainbow exhaustion” is and how it not only dilutes the significance and impact of Pride but further divides the LGBTQ community from society.

How to address Pride from a lens of the Christian faith.

The negative impact of Pride through the lens of our kids and the extreme LGBTQ narrative being pushed on them through schools, the media, and by our government. ⁠

Part 2 (13:09-38:58): Valdamar Archuleta, President of Colorado Log Cabin Republicans, goes into depth regarding his recent op-ed Pride Month Is Counterproductive. He discusses:

His journey from being raised a Jehovah's Witness and getting kicked out for being gay, to fighting for gay rights and unexpectedly discovering his interest in conservative politics along the way.

His comparison of Pride Month to Black History Month, and how today’s celebration fails to honor the true meaning of Pride.

How Pride parades and celebrations are further perpetuating stereotypes of the LGBTQ community, creating more division and negative perceptions of the movement.

The common ground that can be found using common sense amongst our neighbors, family, and friends when discussing the current state of the LGBTQ movement.

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By Heidi Ganahl