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Utah House votes down bill banning Pride flags in classrooms

Detractors said the bill was vaguely worded and violated the rights of teachers.

‘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.

White House calls Republican spending bill’s ban on the Pride flag ‘inappropriate’

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.

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.

Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event

The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.

Utah becomes the first state to ban Pride and other flags on public schools and government buildings

Critics fear the new law was a factor in the famed Sundance Film Festival's decision to leave the state in 2027.

Texas Republicans Push to Outlaw LGBTQ+ Pride Celebrations in Schools

In Texas, Republican lawmakers are engaged in a game of political bigotry one-upmanship.

Hungary seeks to ban Pride and amend constitution to recognize only male and female genders

Hungarian officials say they have been emboldened by Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ moves.

Georgia Parliament passes package of ‘unbearable’ anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The vote comes against the backdrop of daily protests against the government.

Hungary passes constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

The law also allows the government to use facial recognition technology to identify those who attend prohibited events

GOP Rep Wants to Ban Pride Flags at Embassies

Rep. Jeff Duncan's bill would prohibit embassies from flying any flag other than the U.S. flag.

Republicans' unprecedented anti-LGBTQ+ attacks highlighted in new HRC Congressional Scorecard

But Democrats and independents were able to turn back these efforts.

Florida Pride Organizers Weigh Navigating DeSantis's Anti-Drag Law or Canceling Events

Many organizers with events planned in the month of June must decide now if they want to be test cases for the law.

Anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Alabama’s legislature threaten youth and undermine one gay teen's legacy, critics say

“If these bills go into play, what was I actually fighting for?” said a mother of a gay teen who died by suicide. “We all deserve protection. We all deserve to feel comfortable. We all deserve to feel love."

Pride Flags Flutter Around the World After Trump Embassy Ban Ends

LGBTQ+ symbols are now flying from Bosnia-Herzegovina to Vatican City.

Protesters unveil giant Pride flag in response to Utah's new bill trying to ban it

Critics called the anti-Pride flag bill "blatantly unconstitutional" and "un-American."

Republicans file 32 anti-trans bills on first day in Texas

On the first day of the Texas bill prefiling period, Republicans introduced 32 bills targeting the transgender community.

Montana Outlaws Drag Queen Story Hours

The bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte goes further than others in specifically targeting the events.

Could Florida's most anti-transgender Republican lose a special election for Congress?

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.

Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.