Published 3 years ago

U.S. Embassies Will Fly Pride Flag

Summary by Political Wire

“Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a blanket authorization for U.S. diplomatic outposts around the world to fly the Pride flag on the same flagpole as the U.S. flag at their embassy or consulate showcasing support for LGBTQ rights,” Foreign Policy reports.

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Yahoo News

Pride flags will fly again at U.S. embassies around the world

Secretary of State Antony Blinken authorized U.S. diplomatic facilities around the world to fly Pride flags, the New York Times first reported and a State Department spokesperson confirmed to Axios.Why it matters: Under the Trump administration, diplomatic facilities were prevented from flying the U.S. flag and Pride flag on the same pole during the month of June, which is recognized as LGBTQ Pride Month in the U.S. and many other countries. Ame…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

Biden allows LGBTQ Pride flag to fly over US embassies after Trump banned it

Reversing a Trump-era ban, the State Department is allowing US embassies to fly the rainbow banner alongside the American flag

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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abc News

Biden admin. grants 'blanket authorization' to fly Pride flag at embassies

The policy, detailed in a cable obtained by ABC News, repeals a ban by Secretary of State Blinken's predecessor Mike Pompeo on Pride flags from flying at U.S. embassies.

3 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

State Department permits LGBTQ Pride flags to fly at U.S. embassies and consulates: Report

A State Department cable reviewed by The New York Times says U.S. embassies and consulates may now fly LGBTQ pride flags.

3 years ago·United States

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New York Post

Blinken authorizes US diplomatic missions to fly LGBTQ Pride flag

Secretary of State Tony Blinken has authorized US diplomatic missions to fly the LGBTQ pride flag on the same pole as the American flag at embassies and consulates, a department official confirmed …

3 years ago·New York, United States

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