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Winooski schools remove website after viral video sparks backlash from conservatives

The district took down its website after a social media page with 4.5 million followers shared a video and phone number, triggering racist harassment and overwhelming traffic.

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The district said a video of a Somali flag raising has drawn criticism from prominent conservatives, leading to "unprecedented traffic" on their website.

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Winooski School District takes down website amid Somali flag backlash

The Winooski School District has taken down its website amid an online backlash over a Somali flag display.

·Burlington, United States
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Winooski schools remove website after viral video sparks backlash from conservatives

The district said a video of a Somali flag raising has drawn criticism from prominent conservatives, leading to "unprecedented traffic" on their website.

·Plattsburgh, United States
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WPTZ broke the news in Plattsburgh, United States on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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