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Why are flags at half-staff in Alabama this week? There are a couple reasons
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced the flags have been lowered to honor Pope Francis and Former Lt. Gov. George McMillan ...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey authorizes flags to be flown at half-staff after Pope Francis dies
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday she authorized flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff after Pope Francis died earlier in the day.
Flags to remain lowered for former Alabama Lt. Governor George McMillan
Governor Kay Ivey has ordered flags throughout the state to continue to be flown at half-staff on Friday, April 25, in honor of former Lt. Governor George McMillian.
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Texas schools nix lesson over Virginia state flag’s exposed breast
RICHMOND — School officials in one part of the Lone Star State are no fans of the lone nipple on the Virginia state flag, so they have nixed an online lesson that included a picture of the banner.
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Lawmakers move to mandate the display of Ten Commandments and ban pride flags in Alabama schools
The legislation is part of a widespread effort in conservative states to ... displaying pride flags or facilitating formal discussion on LGBTQ+ issues. Rep. Neil Rafferty, Alabama’s only openly ...
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Boise's flags briefly covered over Easter by conservative activists, quickly replaced
BOISE — An ongoing conflict over the city of Boise’s flags continued over Easter Sunday. The city of Boise has continued to fly flags for Pride and to honor organ and tissue donors at city ...