SAVE THE
RAINBOW FLAG

The Rainbow Flag is Under Attack

THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 40 RECENT BANS OF THE RAINBOW FLAG

The Gilbert Baker Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Are Fighting Back. We’re tracking therm on our live map below.

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A YEAR IN THE NEWS

HIGHLIGHTS IN A YEARLONG FIGHT

 

Latest News

Bans:

  • Pride flag removed at Stonewall National Monument, and the Gilbert Baker Foundation is named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging its removal. Read more.

Wins:

  • Putnam PRIDE endorsed legislation supporting the Pride flag in Putnam County, New York. Read more.

Tracking:

  • Some trans activists have raised concerns over the use of the traditional Pride flag rather than the Progress flag at Stonewall National Monument. Read more.
  • Schumer, Goldman, and Gillibrand introduced legislation to designate the Pride flag as a congressionally authorized flag at national parks. Read more.
  • Utah’s bill would allow cities to display ceremonial flags, though with restrictions, and still appears to be moving forward. Read more.
  • Idaho’s pride flag restriction proposal remains active and was awaiting Senate action. Read more.
  • Oklahoma’s House advanced a pride flag restriction bill, which has now moved to the Senate. Read more.

Latest News

Bans:
Pride flag removed at Stonewall. Read more.
Wins:
Ban blocked in Boise. Read more.
Actors from the Town of Parker protested the removal of Pride flags from a production. Read more.
Flag reinstated at Sonoma Valley High School. Read more.
Tracking:
Potential legislation would ban flags in New Hampshire Public Schools. Read more.
Utah lawmaker wants to scale back restrictions. Read more.

Latest News

Hood River County School District: Directors dismissed a complaint regarding the showing of Pride Flags. Read more.

Tennessee: Lawmaker introduces anti-LGBT bills which conflict with Supreme Court rulings. Read more.

Latest News

Tullahoma City Schools bans all non-American and Tennessee flags in schools. Read more.

Florida tries to ban Pride flags on government buildings, again. Read more.

A church in Dallas, TX, paints its steps rainbow as an act of defiance. Read more.

Latest News

The Gilbert Baker Foundation is a finalist in the Anthem Awards. Show your support here. (GBF In The News)

Key West, FL officials find way to show inclusivity despite rainbow crosswalks being banned in the state. Read more. (Win)

Spokane Valley, WA city council votes to give mayor final say regarding what flags can be displayed publicly. Read more. (Ban)

Latest News

Historic Gilbert Baker flag gifted to Queensland Museum. Read more. (GBF In The News)

Erie, CO town council votes to stop flying the rainbow flag on town poles. Read more. (Ban)

Palm Springs, CA installs new flag and pride monument. Read more. (GBF President Charley Beal quoted)

Latest News

Johnston County Public schools has banned the rainbow flag in classrooms. Read more.

Bozeman, MT makes the rainbow flag an official city flag. Read more.

Latest News

Community members from across the country are speaking out about flag bans in government in their states. Read more.

Pittsfield, MA are proposing guidelines to create a “more structured” system to how and which flags can be flown on municipal flag poles. Read more.

Recent News

BAN: Montana HB819 restricts flags displayed on government property and public schools. Read More.

Recent News

WINS:
– Orange County rallies against councilman. Read More.
– Florida Senate withdraws bill to ban Pride flags. Read More.

TRACKING:
– Potential Texas bill to ban Pride flags in schools. Read More.

BANS:
– Utah colleges adhere to bill. Read More.
– Utah public k-12 schools adhere to bill. Read More.
– Boise, ID mayor refuses to not display flags amidst state ban. Read More.

Latest News

Victory: Warren County, Ohio’s Little Miami Board of Education votes down flag ban proposal More…

Watching: Redlands, CA, school board to revisit potential flag ban More…

Watching: Idaho proposal would ban Rainbow Flag in public schools statewide More…

Watching: Colorado GOP May Sue Durango School District to Support Pride Flag Ban More…

Latest News

    • Durango, CO: Local school board imposes and then reverses Rainbow Flag ban. More
    • New Berwick policy bans Pride flags in school, causes outrage among LGBTQ allies. More. 
    • Conservative Chino Valley Unified school board bans pride flags. More
    • School board in Frederick County, VA, bans flag in new classroom policy. More

Latest News – 7/17/2024

  • Defiance Pride: Sunol CA school board members recalled after banning Pride flags. More. 
  • Ban: Virginia’s Shenandoah County School Board bans flag. More

Latest News

  • Redlands Joins Growing List of Social Cities Banning Pride Flags. More
  • House Republicans pass bill banning Pride flags & allowing anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.More
  • Gilbert Baker Tribute in Kansas City Star More

 

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