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San Marcos homeowners push back as HOA fines flag displays ahead of 250th birthday
us11 days ago

San Marcos homeowners push back as HOA fines flag displays ahead of 250th birthday

In San Marcos, California, homeowners in the Ambiance Owners Association are facing fines for displaying American flags, with Amy and Christopher Cooke arguing the flag is on private property and that the HOA misreads its rules. The HOA has ordered removal of a flag mount within 15 days, prompting a fundraising effort to cover legal costs and attention from civil-liberties advocates who say blanket bans on flag displays can be unlawful, as supporters urge more flags ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday.

via Fox News|
#american-flag#first-amendment#homeowners-association
Underwood Flaunts Flag-Filled Tennessee Home
entertainment20 days ago

Underwood Flaunts Flag-Filled Tennessee Home

Carrie Underwood posted a patriotic Instagram video showing a Tennessee property draped with American flags along a long fence, captioning “I can’t believe I get to live here” with #GodBlessAmerica; fans praised the display. The piece also recalls her earlier Capitol performance of “America the Beautiful” for President Trump’s inauguration and notes her return to American Idol as a judge in 2025.

via Fox News|
#american-flag#carrie-underwood#entertainment
NASA's Butch Wilmore Leads Historic Boeing Starliner Launch
space-exploration2 years ago

NASA's Butch Wilmore Leads Historic Boeing Starliner Launch

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, a retired U.S. Navy captain, delivered a patriotic speech praising American resilience and unity before successfully launching aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for its first crewed flight. Wilmore, who has previously logged 178 days in space, emphasized the importance of commitment to God, family, and country. This mission marks Boeing's first successful crewed launch, with Wilmore and fellow astronaut Suni Williams heading to the International Space Station.

via Fox Business|
#american-flag#boeing-starliner#butch-wilmore
Normandy Honors D-Day: A Legacy of Liberation and Loss
world-news2 years ago

Normandy Honors D-Day: A Legacy of Liberation and Loss

Yves Fauvel, an 86-year-old resident of Saint-Lô, France, who survived the Allied bombings during D-Day, commemorates the event by flying an American flag, despite the destruction caused by American forces. Fauvel and other locals express gratitude for the liberation while acknowledging the heavy civilian toll. This year's commemorations in Normandy aim to balance the memory of liberation with the grief of loss, as French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the importance of remembering the civilian casualties.

via NBC News|
#american-flag#commemoration#d-day
Upside-Down Flags Fly in Pro-Trump Protests Across U.S.
politics2 years ago

Upside-Down Flags Fly in Pro-Trump Protests Across U.S.

Following former President Donald Trump's felony conviction, his supporters have adopted the upside-down American flag as a symbol of protest, reflecting a broader trend of the flag's use by right-wing groups to signal distress and outrage. This symbol, historically used to indicate distress, has been increasingly embraced by right-wing extremists and mainstream conservative figures to express dissatisfaction with perceived threats to American values and principles.

via NPR|
#american-flag#donald-trump#extremism
"Memorial Day Flag Etiquette: Rules and Traditions"
national-news2 years ago

"Memorial Day Flag Etiquette: Rules and Traditions"

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, honors those who have died in American wars. The American flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then raised to full-staff until sunset. This practice is one of six specific occasions for half-staff display, and the flag should be handled with specific etiquette, including brisk raising and ceremonious lowering.

via The Hill|
#american-flag#flag-etiquette#memorial-day
Senator and Alaskans Outraged Over American Flag Ban in Denali National Park
politics2 years ago

Senator and Alaskans Outraged Over American Flag Ban in Denali National Park

Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has demanded an explanation from the National Park Service after officials at Denali National Park allegedly instructed a construction crew to remove an American flag from their vehicle just before Memorial Day weekend. The incident, reported by a local conservative publication, has sparked outrage and a planned protest convoy by Alaska residents. Fox News Digital has not independently verified the report, and the National Park Service has yet to comment.

via New York Post |
#american-flag#dan-sullivan#denali-national-park
Controversy Erupts Over American Flag Ban in Denali National Park
politics2 years ago

Controversy Erupts Over American Flag Ban in Denali National Park

Senator Dan Sullivan criticized Denali National Park officials for allegedly instructing construction crews to remove an American flag from a vehicle, calling it an outrage before Memorial Day. The National Park Service denied the claim, stating no such order was given and that flags are welcome in the park. Sullivan's office maintains the complaint came from a constituent, and the senator is seeking further details. The incident led to a protest convoy organized by Alaska residents.

via Fox News|
#american-flag#dan-sullivan#denali-national-park
Senators Seek Meeting Over Distress Flags at Justice Alito's Homes
politics2 years ago

Senators Seek Meeting Over Distress Flags at Justice Alito's Homes

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's wife, Martha-Ann Alito, explained that the inverted American flag flown at their home in January 2021 was an "international signal of distress" due to a neighborhood dispute, not a political protest. The incident, which involved a conflict with a neighbor over anti-Trump signs, has resurfaced amid controversy over Alito's displays of flags associated with Trump supporters. This has led to criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans, and renewed calls for Supreme Court ethics rules.

via CNN|
#american-flag#ethics-rules#political-controversy
"Pro-Palestinian Rally Violence: Columbia Student Attacked, Driver Loses Wages, and Potential Charges for Golden Gate Bridge Protesters"
world-news2 years ago

"Pro-Palestinian Rally Violence: Columbia Student Attacked, Driver Loses Wages, and Potential Charges for Golden Gate Bridge Protesters"

A Jewish Columbia student, Elisha “Lishi” Baker, was assaulted and nearly burned at a pro-Palestinian rally in NYC after a protester set his American flag on fire and kicked him in the stomach while chanting "kill yourself." Baker and his friend attended the rally to observe the reaction to the American flag and were met with hostility, including chants of "genocide supporters" and being told they were "not welcome." The students documented the anti-American sentiment at the rally and filed a police report, with one protester being arrested on assault charges. Despite experiencing antisemitism on campus, the students plan to continue their fight against hatred and for change.

via New York Post |
#american-flag#antisemitism#assault