"Why they took it down: The current administration has a rule that "only the U.S. flag and other congressionally or departmentally authorized flags are flown on National Park Service-managed flagpoles." Rules that ban other flags from flying on government property are often formulated to target LGBTQ+ Pride flags since those tend to be the only flags that upset certain people who are more likely to complain about flags."
"Why it matters: As NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin said: "Stonewall is a sacred site in this city. It is sacred ground for civil rights and sacred ground for the LGBTQ community.""
"Some queer moments from the performance: LGBTQ+ musicians Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin sang while out rapper Cardi B and LGBTQ+ ally Pedro Pascal danced in the background. Also, the performance was so gay that one Republican demanded a congressional investigation into the " explicit displays of gay sexual acts " during the show. Why it matters: Visibility always matters, and it's needed even more now as many media organizations have reduced LGBTQ+ representation."
National Park Service rules restrict flags on NPS-managed flagpoles to the U.S. flag and congressionally or departmentally authorized flags, prompting removal of a Pride flag at Stonewall. Flag bans on government property are frequently structured in ways that disproportionately target LGBTQ+ Pride flags because those flags often provoke complaints. Activists re-raised the rainbow at the Stonewall memorial, and Stonewall is described as sacred ground for civil rights and the LGBTQ community. High-profile performances at the Super Bowl featured LGBTQ+ musicians and allies and prompted a Republican demand for a congressional investigation into alleged explicit displays. A proposed amendment would remove constitutional language banning marriage equality to guard against a potential Supreme Court reversal of Obergefell, giving voters an opportunity this fall.
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