Published 12/20/2023 10:54:00 a.m.

Florida lawmaker proposes bill to ban pride flags from government buildings, facilities

Rep. David Borrero filed a bill that would prohibit local governments and agencies in Florida from flying flags representing social or political positions.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed bills restricting LGBTQ-inclusive instruction and drag performances, leading to increased complaints about flags representing diversity and inclusion.
The proposed ban aims to ensure governmental neutrality in representing political viewpoints through flag displays, while private individuals' free speech rights would not be restricted.

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Proposal would ban political, racial, sex orientation & gender flag displays

A House Republican on Monday filed a proposal that would prevent local governments, schools and colleges from flying flags that represent "a political viewpoint," including flags related to "sexual orientation and gender" or race.

12/18/2023 8:36:38 p.m.

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Raw Story

Bill banning Pride flag would make showing support for LGBTQ a ‘political viewpoint'

A Florida Republican lawmaker's bill declares showing support for LGBTQ people is a "political viewpoint," despite the existence of LGBTQ Democrats, Republicans, independents, and entirely unaffiliated and non-political LGBTQ people.The goal of GOP State Rep. David Borrero's legislation is to ban all versions of the LGBTQ pride flag from any and all local government buildings, including schools and universities."A governmental entity may not ere…

12/19/2023 12:24:01 p.m.·United States

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WESH

Florida lawmaker proposes bill that would ban certain flags from government buildings

A Florida lawmaker is trying to get a bill passed that would prohibit government buildings from displaying certain flags.

12/19/2023 4:04:00 a.m.

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Alternet

Florida bill banning Pride flag would make showing support for LGBTQ people a 'political viewpoint'

A Florida Republican lawmaker’s bill declares showing support for LGBTQ people is a “political viewpoint,” despite the existence of LGBTQ Democrats, Republicans, independents, and entirely unaffiliated and non-political LGBTQ people.The goal of GOP State Rep. David Borrero’s legislation is to ban all versions of the LGBTQ pride flag from any and all local government buildings, including schools and universities. “A governmental entity may not er…

12/18/2023 11:47:03 p.m.·Washington, United States

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Florida Politics

Lawmaker refiles bill to ban pride flag from government buildings

City hall flagpoles around Florida could lose some color if a bill by Rep. David Borrero passes in the upcoming Session. Borrero, a Sweetwater Republican, refiled a proposal (HB 901) that would prohibit local governments and agencies from flying the LGBTQ pride flag or any other banner representing a social or political position. “The government agency must remain neutral when representing political viewpoints in displaying or erecting a flag,” …

12/18/2023 6:10:05 p.m.

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Scripps News

Florida bill would prohibit flying Pride flags at certain locations

House Bill 901 would prohibit flying flags that celebrate sexuality, gender orientation or race at schools or government buildings.

12/19/2023 6:34:06 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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Florida lawmaker proposes bill to ban pride flags from government buildings, facilities

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Proposal would ban political, racial, sex orientation & gender flag displays

Proposal would ban political, racial, sex orientation & gender flag displays

Bill banning Pride flag would make showing support for LGBTQ a ‘political viewpoint'

Bill banning Pride flag would make showing support for LGBTQ a ‘political viewpoint'

Florida lawmaker proposes bill that would ban certain flags from government buildings

Florida lawmaker proposes bill that would ban certain flags from government buildings

Florida bill banning Pride flag would make showing support for LGBTQ people a 'political viewpoint'

Florida bill banning Pride flag would make showing support for LGBTQ people a 'political viewpoint'

Lawmaker refiles bill to ban pride flag from government buildings

Lawmaker refiles bill to ban pride flag from government buildings

Florida bill would prohibit flying Pride flags at certain locations

Florida bill would prohibit flying Pride flags at certain locations

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