South Carolina Library System Removes All Displays That Showcase LGBTQ+ Books
Last year, the library system removed LGBTQ+ displays from several libraries in the district, until they were quickly returned after public backlash.
JUNE 27, 2023
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Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired Over Autism Display Mistaken for LGBTQ+ Support
They intended to support autism awareness and neurodiversity, but were fired because conservatives in town thought their colorful display supported the LGBTQ+ community.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Four Dem Members of Congress Sued for Displaying Pride Flag
A homophobe who tried to marry his laptop is going to extreme lengths to remove symbols of LGBT support.
JULY 20, 2017
‘Patriotism Not Pride’ bill banning Oklahoma from spending funds on Pride Month passes key vote
The proposed legislation would also ban the display of Pride flags by government agencies.
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Christian lifeguard can't handle standing near a Pride flag, sues Los Angeles
Who's the snowflake now?
MAY 30, 2024
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Hate Crime Conviction in Pride Flag Case
The court’s ruling reaffirmed the hate crime statute’s application to symbolic acts, balancing protection against hate crimes with free speech rights.
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Russian Man With 'Steady Boyfriend' Sues Apple for 'Turning Him Gay'
He claims an app was "manipulatively pushing me toward homosexuality."
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Utah Library Stirs Controversy by Ending LGBTQ Book Promotions
Library workers in Washington County were told not to wear buttons promoting LGBTQ books and to take down Pride Month displays.
AUGUST 16, 2018
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.
JULY 17, 2019
Iowa Library Shuttered After Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiments Flare
The Vinton Public Library has been open since the early 1900s, but recent anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes from the community led to its closing.
JULY 14, 2022
Surf City USA bans Pride flags
The measure requires a unanimous Huntington Beach city council vote to approve non-governmental flags.
MARCH 9, 2024
AIDS Memorial Quilt displayed at White House for the first time
It’s been a big 2024 World AIDS Day for the world’s largest ongoing community art project.
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Target's Pride Nutcracker Is Making the Yuletide Gayer
The doll has been selling out in stores across the country thanks to its popularity on social media.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
D.C. Library Pride Display Causes Outrage Among Right-Wing Authors, Influencers
They spew anger and hate but a few rainbows got them all out of sorts.
APRIL 11, 2023
Florida GOP Lawmaker Proposes ‘Don’t Display Gay’ Bill to Ban Pride Flag From Government Properties
A similar bill proposed by the same sponsor failed last year.
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Texas Kid Leaves Thank-You Note to Lesbian Neighbors for Pride Flag
A young person said the rainbow banner gave them the courage to come out.
JUNE 21, 2019
Neo-Nazis try (and fail) to crash Ohio Pride festival
The Pride in Grove City festival was interrupted Saturday when a group of about a dozen protestors wearing masks and carrying swastika banners arrived.
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Calif. School Orders Students to Stop Displaying Antigay Symbols
Officials at Indio's Shadow Hills High School first said the homophobic placards were protected free speech, but then abruptly changed course.
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MARCH 1, 2016
LGBTQ+ Americans: Let's Take Back Our Flag
Old glory doesn't just belong to truck-driving straight people in the heartland.
JUNE 14, 2023