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No, conservatives, Democrats did not call for a rainbow redesign of the American flag

According to conservative pages, Democrats are adding a rainbow to the American flag, and "gullible" is written on the ceiling above you. Go ahead, look up.

New Jersey Town Unveils First Permanent Rainbow Flag Crosswalk in the State

The Maplewood flag was designed in honor of Gilbert Baker's original 1978 rainbow flag. 

10 surprising facts about the Lesbian Pride flag

Here's what you need to know about the history of the flag.

GLAAD Awards Attendees Reflect on the Power of the Pride Flag

The rainbow flag, designed by Gilbert Baker, has always been a beacon of hope for the community.

Pride Flag Gets Redesign to Include Intersex Folks

The Pride flag's original designer advocated for its evolution over the years. The last few years have seen several changes. 

36 Queer Pride Flags You Should Know

There are many, many shades of the rainbow.

Rainbow Flag Creator and Activist Gilbert Baker Has Died at 65

The man who created the most visible symbol of LGBT pride was a lifelong activist who continued to evolve the rainbow flag until his death. 

Will Everyone Feel Included With Artist's New Pride Flag?

The new flag includes black and brown stripes for people of color and the colors of the trans flag in an arrow to indicate progress, but does it include everyone?

The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they are and what they mean

The flag is the brainchild of activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF).

Fox News Says White House Flew ‘Pedophile,’ ‘Groomer’ Pride Flag

The far-right news network changed its headline after the White House called it out.

There Is No Antigay Emoji, But a Glitch Is Being Used to Spread Hate

A strike-through symbol is being applied to create racist, anti-Semitic, and anti-Muslim images.

How Racism in LGBT Nightlife Birthed a New Pride Flag

Philadelphia's inclusive flag started as a way for the city to heal after ugly incidents at the city's queer bars and clubs. It ended up sparking a national dialogue.

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LGBT Groups Join Call to Remove Confederate Flag From Public Spaces

More than two dozen have signed on to an open letter saying the flag is a symbol of racism and has no place on government property.

U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres responds to ACT UP NY’s removal of his flag from Fire Island’s Trailblazers Park

The gay Democratic U.S. congressman stood by his positions and called the protest action “regrettable.”

Left, Right, and Center Pick Apart Cakeshop Case

SCOTUS will decide if Christian baker Jack Phillips had a right to discriminate against a male couple in 2012, but pundits have already weighed in.

Remember Who Is Really Erasing Us

Internal disagreements are distracting us from the real enemy, writes Kurt Niece.

The Smithsonian's Queer Collection

Our nation's history is more fully explored in the new acquisition of objects of LGBT significance.

50 States, 50 Heroes

Fifty current queer leaders tell us who their state's LGBT hero is. Who's yours?

Stonewall's Pole Is Lightning Rod in Trump’s Attack on Rainbow Flags

New emails show National Park Service leaders scrambling to get rid of the flag at the historic landmark.

Did National Park Service Disrespect the Rainbow Flag?

Organizers of a flag dedication ceremony near the Stonewall Inn denounce the Park Service's withdrawal, while the Park Service apologizes for sending mixed signals.