#political-symbolism

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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Bundestag boss wants rainbow flags out of German parliament DW 07/13/2025

The Bundestag's administration has ordered deputies to immediately remove rainbow flags displayed in and around their parliamentary offices, stating that displaying flags is "fundamentally prohibited, regardless of their symbolism."
LGBT
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

Very Normal, Very Cool: Government Agency Flew Same Christian Nationalist Flag as the Alitos

The white flag with a pine tree dates back to the Revolutionary War, but has recently become tied to Christian Nationalism and support for Trump.
US politics
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trading camo for couture, why I refuse to disappear in Trump's America

Camo fashion has evolved as a political symbol and personal identity tool, reflecting complex layers of societal expectations and personal expression.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

What can a 'poorly-made' Stalin sculpture tell us about Putin's Russia?

A sculptural relief of Stalin appears in Moscow's metro, raising questions about its artistic quality and underlying political symbolism amid current tensions.
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Review Ketuta Alexi-Meskhishvili Solo Show | Berlin Art Link

The floral patterns in Ketuta Alexi-Meskhishvili's work symbolize the political turmoil of Georgia, particularly represented by tulips following the tragic April 9th, 1989 protests.
Graphic design
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

The huge banner of a glaring Trump in front of the USDA is a literal sign the U.S. has lost its democracy

Trump's towering image symbolizes a troubling shift towards authoritarianism and undermines democratic principles.
fromDefector
3 months ago

Why I Keep Masking | Defector

COVID-19 challenged and irrevocably altered the author's assumption about mask-wearing, transforming it from a benign behavior into a significant social and political symbol.
Coronavirus
US news
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

National unity demands a national language - why English makes the US stronger

President Trump's executive order establishing English as the official language serves as a symbolic statement more than a practical change.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

The Gesture Elon Musk Should Make Now: Denouncing Fascism

Elon Musk's speech at Trump's inauguration signified a significant shift in right-wing politics and raised controversies over his fascist-symbolic gesture.
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