Rainbow Crosswalks in Florida Face Removal and Legal Challenges
TL;DR
A rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse Memorial in Orlando, Florida, honoring the victims of the 2016 mass shooting, was painted over by the state overnight, prompting criticism from local officials and survivors who see it as a desecration and a political act against LGBTQ symbols. The removal follows a federal directive emphasizing roadway safety and discouraging rainbow crosswalks, which are often seen as symbols of LGBTQ pride.
- Pulse Memorial's rainbow crosswalk removed overnight in Orlando, Florida NBC News
- 'Cruel political act': Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk in Orlando removed overnight WESH
- Florida cities ordered to remove rainbow crosswalks or face state penalties CBS News
- Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub removed overnight Orlando Sentinel
- Delray Beach exploring legal options on keeping its rainbow-colored Pride crosswalk The Palm Beach Post
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