"The Pride flag had been installed there in 2022, becoming one of the first permanent Pride flags on federal land. Its removal earlier this year sparked immediate backlash, rallies and a lawsuit arguing the decision violated protections for historically significant sites."
"Now, under the terms of the agreement (which has been approved in federal court), the flag will be returned to the monument's official flagpole within seven days-and it's not temporary. The government has committed to keeping it there permanently, with removal allowed only for maintenance or practical reasons."
The Pride flag will be reinstated at the Stonewall National Monument following a legal settlement with LGBTQ+ and historic preservation groups. The flag was removed earlier this year, sparking protests and a lawsuit. The agreement allows the flag to be permanently displayed, with removal only for maintenance. The flag will fly alongside the American flag and the National Park Service flag, symbolizing a significant victory for advocates and recognition of the site's historical importance in the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Read at Time Out New York
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