"City officials and members of the LGBTQ+ community in New York City defiantly re-raised a large Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument this week. The small triangle of greenery (Christopher Park) lies in front of the Stonewall Inn. It's overseen by the National Park Service. As we previously reported, following a directive from the Department of the Interior, its large rainbow flag was removed last weekend."
""The community should rejoice. We have prevailed," Hoylman-Sigal said shortly after the flag was hoisted. "Our flag represents dignity and human rights." Dignity and human rights will always prevail. pic.twitter.com/mtdtrkEM35- Brad Hoylman-Sigal 🌈🥯 (@bradhoylman) February 12, 2026"
""We won't let Tr*mp erase LGBTQ+ history," said Nadler. "Stonewall was a rebellion. Stonewall was a beginning. Today, Stonewall is a call to action once again. I'm proud to be at Stonewall today as we re-raise the Pride flag. It's flying once again.""
A large rainbow Pride flag that had been removed from the Stonewall National Monument was re-raised this week. The monument sits at Christopher Park in front of the Stonewall Inn and is overseen by the National Park Service. The flag's removal followed a directive from the Department of the Interior and prompted public outcry. Hundreds gathered for the re-raising, including Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, State Senator Erik Bottcher, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Rep. Jerry Nadler. Speakers framed the flag as emblematic of dignity, human rights, history, belonging, and a renewed call to action for LGBTQ+ rights.
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