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Jul 4
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GOP Fumes as City Outsmarts Pride Flag B...

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In a brilliant display of malicious compliance, several cities are outmaneuvering GOP efforts to ban Pride flags on public property by simply making the rainbow banner their official city symbol. This tactical genius exposes the glaring hypocrisy of so-called "small government" proponents who have no issue legislating what colors citizens can fly, while simultaneously defending the divisive, hateful imagery of the Confederacy. It's a bold, "punk as fuck" stand against authoritarian bigotry and religious overreach, revealing how deeply threatened some are by inclusivity and basic human decency. This act of defiance serves as a beacon of hope against the relentless assault on human rights and freedom of expression, reminding us that critical thinking and resistance are vital in a climate where fear and ignorance are weaponized to control.

News Source: GOP Fumes as City Outsmarts Pride Flag Ban By Daniel Villarreal for lgbtq nation June 7, 2025 🔗 https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/06/the-gop-is-hopping-mad-after-a-city-outsmarted-a-pride-flag-ban/?utm_campaign=good-news-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_edition=202506140100&utm_source=newsletter

The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.26.3 featuring Helen Greene, Jason Friedman, and Tracy Wilbert

Pride Flag Trolling: Cities Win! 🎉 G
OP's Flag Fail: Cities Outsmart Bigotry 🏳️‍🌈
Malicious Compliance: Pride Edition 😈
Small Government, Big Hypocrisy 🤦‍♀️
Confederate Flags Good, Pride Bad? 🤔
When Bigotry Backfires: Flag Wars 💥
This is "Punk As Fuck" Defiance 🤘
Religious Rage vs. Rainbows 🌈🔥
Authoritarian Control Flops Hard 😂
Flag Bans: The Dumbest Battle Yet 🤡
Inclusivity Threatens Tyrants 🛡️
Pride Flags: Beacon of Hope! 🌟
Unpacking the Anti-Pride Panic 🤯
From Censorship to Celebration! 🥳
They Tried to Ban Us, We Won! ✅

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