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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.
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."
School board members banned all symbols deemed "political."
Critics called the anti-Pride flag bill "blatantly unconstitutional" and "un-American."
The action appears to say the items are as disruptive as racist and homophobic literature recently distributed at the Cheyenne, Wyo., school.
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 school board president said allowing Pride flags could lead to allowing white supremacist flags -- and some students and parents are outraged.
Detractors said the bill was vaguely worded and violated the rights of teachers.
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.
Dubbed by critics as the “don’t display gay” bill, the legislation had advanced through a committee in the House.
Critics fear the new law was a factor in the famed Sundance Film Festival's decision to leave the state in 2027.
Parents voted to oust Ryan Jergensen and Linda Hurley by less than 40 votes each.
Rep. Jeff Duncan's bill would prohibit embassies from flying any flag other than the U.S. flag.
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 Pentagon's ban on Confederate flags also includes the Pride flag, Black Lives Matter flag, and other symbols of diversity and inclusion.
Republicans have begun targeting LGBTQ-related initiatives in latest round of the national budget process.
LGBTQ+ symbols are now flying from Bosnia-Herzegovina to Vatican City.
An Oregon couple says displaying support for queer people and POC is not a political act.
