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Donald Trump brags that ‘we took the freedom of speech away’

The First Amendment of the Constitution would like a word.

This Week in The Resistance: Flag Burning and Recounts

This week, artists send letters via Instagram to Ivanka Trump, and protesters burn flags in front of Trump Tower.

Trans Pride Flag Found Burned in San Diego

Residents called the incident "disgraceful" and "upsetting."

Pastor Rants That the Rainbow Flag Is 'Accursed' & 'Should Be Burned'

Anti-LGBTQ Virginia Pastor E.W. Jackson raged against embassies he says are defying the Trump administration's edict not to fly them on poles. 

Boise Rallies Around Couple After Pride Flag Burned

Brett Perry (pictured) and John Michael Schert say the incident was traumatizing, but they're gratified by the level of support they've received.

Iowa Man Sentenced for Burning Rainbow Flag, Other Charges

Adolfo Martinez told a television station he was "guilty as charged."

Pride Flags Are Being Stolen and Burned All Over the Country

From West Virginia to Iowa to Manhattan, the LGBTQ icon has been targeted nearly a dozen times in 2019.

Priest Burns LGBTQ Flag in an Exorcism, Defying Cardinal's Orders

Rev. Paul Kalchik burned the flag because he felt sexual abuse in the Catholic Church is a "gay thing." 

Rainbow Flags Torched Outside N.C. Church

The scorched rainbow remains were discovered by church members the following day.

Connecticut Coffee Shop's Pride Flag Burned, Dropped at Front Door

The incident isn't the first time LGBTQ+ flags have been targeted in the area.

Ohio Family Says Rainbow Flag Stolen From Porch, Burned

"It's an act of violence, it's a threat," said Michele Fitzpatric.

Iowa Man Convicted of Hate Crime for Burning LGBTQ Pride Flag

Adolfo Martinez had said he burned the flag because of his hostility to LGBTQ people.

Pride Flag Burned Outside of Baltimore Shop Investigated as Hate Crime

Police are looking for two supsects in connection with the crime that occurred outside of the LGBTQ boutique Same Gender Love. 

Kiev Pride 2017: Protesters Burn Rainbow Flag, Scuffle With Police

Kiev Pride takes place from June 9-18. During the opening ceremony, anti-LGBT protesters scuffled with police and burned a rainbow flag. 

Massachusetts Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Shoot, Burn Pride Flag

Police said he also made anti-Semitic comments.