"Tennessee GOP Lawmakers Advance Bill Banning Pride Flags in Classrooms"

The GOP-led Tennessee House passed a bill largely banning the display of pride flags in public school classrooms, prompting heated debate and scolding of Democratic opponents. The legislation would allow certain flags to be displayed, with exceptions for some scenarios, and sets up an enforcement system relying on lawsuits by parents or guardians. The bill sponsor cited complaints about "political flags" in classrooms, while opponents argue that the legislation unfairly limits a major symbol of the LGBTQ+ community in schools.