Pride flag removed from Stonewall monument
Summary
Government officials removed a pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York due to federal rules about which flags can be displayed in national parks. The decision has upset LGBTQ+ advocates who worry about their community's history being removed from public view.Key Facts
- The Stonewall National Monument is a significant site for the queer rights movement.
- The pride flag was removed following federal guidance about flag displays in national parks.
- The rule allows only the U.S. flag and certain authorized flags on NPS-managed flagpoles.
- There are some exceptions to this rule for flags that have historical significance.
- Community leaders plan to raise the flag again in protest.
- The removal is part of a broader effort by the federal government that has raised concerns among LGBTQ+ advocates about erasure from public spaces.
- The National Park Service and the Interior Department have not provided detailed comments about the timing or specifics of the flag removal.
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