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The Biden administration has agreed to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags from flying at U.S. embassies in order to fund numerous health initiatives, including the AIDS relief plan.
Rep. Jeff Duncan's bill would prohibit embassies from flying any flag other than the U.S. flag.
The school board president said allowing Pride flags could lead to allowing white supremacist flags -- and some students and parents are outraged.
The Pentagon's ban on Confederate flags also includes the Pride flag, Black Lives Matter flag, and other symbols of diversity and inclusion.
After backlash over a spending bill provision banning Pride flags at U.S. embassies, the Biden-Harris administration is emphasizing its dedication to LGBTQ+ advocacy and outlining efforts to mitigate the impact of the law.
LGBTQ+ symbols are now flying from Bosnia-Herzegovina to Vatican City.
Dubbed by critics as the “don’t display gay” bill, the legislation had advanced through a committee in the House.
Two members of the Orange Unified School District board have been removed by parents who opposed a policy requiring school staff to out transgender kids.
Randy Fine has previously introduced bills restricting drag show attendance and gender-affirming care for children.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for espousing bizarre conspiracy theories, says U.S. embassies should display the American flag only.
The move comes two years after a controversy over the flag at the Chicago Dyke March.
Republicans have begun targeting LGBTQ-related initiatives in latest round of the national budget process.
Critics called the anti-Pride flag bill "blatantly unconstitutional" and "un-American."
An Oregon couple says displaying support for queer people and POC is not a political act.
Almost immediately after coming under Republican control, a Connecticut town council has voted to ban the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at its town hall.
The measure requires a unanimous Huntington Beach city council vote to approve non-governmental flags.
The Pride flag and other flags representing outside groups can still be displayed elsewhere, but some LGBTQ+ workers are outraged.
"One flag should fly, and that's the American flag."
Detractors said the bill was vaguely worded and violated the rights of teachers.
Rep. Jared Huffman called the decision an affront to victims of gun violence everywhere.
School board members banned all symbols deemed "political."
