Hungary’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law bans Pride events and sparks protests
The law, supported by Orbán’s Fidesz party and their minority coalition partner the Christian Democrats, was pushed through ...
A new anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary would ban Pride event and allow use of facial recognition software
Hungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LBGTQ+ community. Members on Monday submitted a bill ...
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Why an upside-down American flag was hung in Yosemite National Park
But this year’s visitors witnessed more than firefall on February 22. They also saw an upside-down American flag, which Yosemite employees reportedly hung over the side of El Capitan to protest ...
The Oklahoman23d
Why are flags at half-staff? Oklahoma flags lowered after death of former governor
Flags across Oklahoma are to fly at half-staff to honor former governor and University of Oklahoma president David Boren, who died Thursday at 83. On Thursday, Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an executive ...
deseret23d
On Feb. 23, 1945, Marines and Navy corpsmen staked symbolic claim to victory in one phase of WWII battle
On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised two American flags. The second flag-raising was captured in an iconic photograph by Joe ...
The Salt Lake Tribune23d
Letter: I won’t take the Pride flag down — regardless of what the Utah GOP decides
Our Utah GOP is a disgrace. If your flag bill passes, you will have to fire me before I take down my Pride flag. It serves as a symbol to our LGBTQ youth that they are loved, supported and ...
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Controversial flag bill banning certain flags in classrooms passes House
The bill has been subject to scrutiny as it has moved through the Utah House. If enacted, the bill would prevent political flags from being shown, pride flags, and any flag that is not listed within ...
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Utah House OKs school flag-restriction bill; LGBTQ advocates decry measure
SALT LAKE CITY — A measure banning flags perceived to be too political from schools, including gay pride flags, generated questions and concern from some but has received a favorable vote from ...
Calgary Herald26d
Braid: Contract scandal has ministers hunting for trouble across Alberta government
Alberta government ministers are as jumpy as scalded cats, fearful that the health contract scandal has spilled over to their departments. On Friday, it did. Investigative reporter Charles Rusnell ...
Newsweek26d
Washington's Flag Could Be Set To Change
Languages: English. You can get in touch with Khaleda by emailing [email protected] Washington could get a new state flag if a proposed bill becomes law. House Bill 1938, if approved ...
Idaho Statesman27d
Could this bill block annual display of LGBTQ+ Pride flags in Boise’s North End?
The colorful LGBTQ+ Pride flags displayed each June along Harrison Boulevard in Boise’s North End have been embattled for years. In June, more than 20 of the flags were stolen — the fourth ...
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Minnesota Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until ...