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Could Florida's most anti-transgender Republican lose a special election for Congress?

Even in a district Donald Trump won by 30 points last year, a Democrat might beat state Sen. Randy Fine, a lawmaker who has introduced multiple anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

Tennessee Republican wants to ban 'political' flags in schools after being triggered by LGBTQ+ Pride

State Rep. Gino Bulso has proposed a bill to ban all flags in schools that aren’t the United States or Tennessee flag, saying he specifically sought to target the LGBTQ+ flag.

Biden sacrifices LGBTQ+ Pride flags at U.S. embassies to pass 'critical' spending bill (exclusive)

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.

Farmers' Market Manager Objects to Pride Flags, Then Resigns

Gail Hayden of the California Farmers' Market Association had objected to a vendor handing out Pride flags, saying they were too "political."

Fox News Retraction Prompts White House to Demand Removal of False Anti-LGBTQ+ Article

The network had proven itself capable of doing the right thing and so the White House demanded for the network to do the right thing again.

Florida Republican lawmaker pivots from banning Pride flags — to protecting Confederate monuments

Dubbed by critics as the “don’t display gay” bill, the legislation had advanced through a committee in the House.

Pride Banners Incite Furor in Utah Town and Are Effectively Banned

Some residents of Heber City said they found the Pride banners  "odd," "political," and "disturbing."

Samuel Alito's wife, Martha-Ann, calls to replace the Pride flag with a 'shame' flag

The wife of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was secretly recorded ranting against the rainbow banner, saying she'd like to replace it with a Sacred Heart symbol or a "shame" flag.

Flying the Pride flag is a gateway to ISIS, a Connecticut official claims as town passes ban

Almost immediately after coming under Republican control, a Connecticut town council has voted to ban the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at its town hall.

Bisexual Teacher Resigns After Being Told to Remove Pride Flag

"The Pride flag is not a political statement. It's a human rights statement."

Is It Safe to Fly a Pride Flag After California Shooting Tragedy? Readers Weigh in

We asked readers what they think about displaying a Pride flag in today’s political climate.

Utah House votes down bill banning Pride flags in classrooms

Detractors said the bill was vaguely worded and violated the rights of teachers.

Wisc. School Board Affirms Ban on Pride Displays & Preferred Pronouns

The Kettle Moraine School District in Wisconsin says teachers and staff cannot display Pride symbols or flags, and they must remove pronouns from email signatures.

Surf City USA bans Pride flags

The measure requires a unanimous Huntington Beach city council vote to approve non-governmental flags.

Indiana School Bans Pride Flags on Grounds They're Political

The school board president said allowing Pride flags could lead to allowing white supremacist flags -- and some students and parents are outraged.

Florida GOP Politician: Pride Flag 'Divisive, Politically-Charged'

Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White is fuming after his city raised a Pride flag following the murders of 49 in an LGBT nightclub in Orlando.

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San Francisco-area school board members get recalled after banning Pride flags

Parents voted to oust Ryan Jergensen and Linda Hurley by less than 40 votes each.

Local School Board OKs Pride Flag in Classroom

The school board agreed that LGBTQ+ Pride flags were not political statements.

Pennsylvania Mayor Refuses to Fly Pride Flag at City Hall

Democrat Wally Scott said the flag represents a political movement, so he canceled plans to raise it at City Hall.

Republican: 'Rainbow Jihad' Behind Trans Flag Display at Iowa Capitol

Iowa was the first state to fly the flag at its capitol for Transgender Day of Remembrance, which Rep. Skyler Wheeler (pictured) calls an act of "political aggression."

Florida Republican wants to ban Pride flags in public buildings

Randy Fine has previously introduced bills restricting drag show attendance and gender-affirming care for children.