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sports25 days ago•3 min saved

Rainbow Flags Cleared for Seattle World Cup Weekend as FIFA Denies Official Pride Match

FIFA confirmed rainbow flags may be displayed inside the Seattle stadium for the World Cup weekend, but there will be no official Pride Match—the Pride events are organized separately by the city and external groups. Iran and Egypt protested LGBTQ+ festivities around the game, while their coaches stressed focus on football; Infantino reiterated that the match is separate from Pride celebrations, and FIFA noted flags are allowed under the stadium code if used appropriately.

via The Guardian|

#egypt #fifa-world-cup-2026 #iran

business-economy3 months ago•21 min saved

Philz Coffee faces backlashes after Pride flag removal across stores

Philz Coffee faced employee and customer backlash after ordering Pride flags removed from all stores to create a 'more consistent, inclusive' experience. A petition collected over 5,800 signatures, protests occurred in San Francisco’s Castro, and criticism targeted private equity owner Freeman Spogli & Co.; store managers were reportedly told not to speak to the media. Critics highlighted Philz’s LGBTQ+ advocacy history, while some locally pledged to support independent shops rather than Philz.

via Evanston RoundTable|

#business-economy #evanston #freeman-spogli-and-co

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Philz Faces Backlash Over Plan to Remove Pride Flags

California-based Philz Coffee plans to remove Pride flags from its stores to create a more uniform, inclusive experience, prompting swift backlash including a petition with over 4,000 signatures urging the company to rethink the move. Critics say the flags symbolize safe spaces for LGBTQ+ staff and customers, while Philz says it remains an ally and has not announced a timeline for the changes.

via The Guardian|

#backlash #business #lgbtq

business3 months ago•35 min saved

Philz Coffee Faces Backlash Over Pride Flag Removals

Philz Coffee is facing backlash after its CEO announced removal of Pride flags and other decor across stores to create a more inclusive experience, prompting a Change.org petition and online criticism that the move could alienate LGBTQ+ staff and customers; the policy comes amid broader fights over Pride symbolism, and Philz—now owned by Freeman Spogli since 2023—has a history of prior controversies.

via Yahoo|

#business #changeorg-petition #lgbtq-rights

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Philz Coffee Drops Flags Policy Across Its Shops

Bay Area-based Philz Coffee says it will remove Pride flags and all other flags from its stores nationwide, arguing the change is about store aesthetics rather than the brand’s core values and that everyone who walks in remains welcome. The policy shift has sparked criticism and concern about alienating customers, with officials unclear on when the flags will come down; Philz says it still supports the LGBTQ+ community.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#business #lgbtq #philz-coffee

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Massachusetts Police Investigate Theft of Over 200 Pride Flags

Police in Carlisle, Massachusetts, are investigating the theft of over 200 pride flags just before Pride Month. The community quickly replaced the flags, showing strong solidarity. The police are seeking information on the theft.

via NBC News|

#carlisle #community-response #crime

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"White House Pushes to Overturn GOP Ban on Pride Flags at U.S. Embassies"

The White House plans to repeal a provision in the recent government spending bill that restricts the flying of Pride flags at U.S. embassies, a move initiated by GOP lawmakers. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that President Biden believes it was inappropriate to include this policy targeting LGBTQI+ Americans and is committed to fighting for LGBTQI+ equality at home and abroad. This provision is the latest development in a longstanding dispute between Democrats and Republicans over the display of the Pride flag at U.S. embassies, with the Biden administration aiming to overturn it.

via The Washington Post|

#government-spending-bill #lgbtq-rights #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"White House Fights Ban on Pride Flags at US Embassies"

The White House criticized Congressional Republicans for including a provision in the government funding bill that restricts the flying of LGBTQ+ Pride flags over U.S. embassies and pledged to repeal it, emphasizing President Biden's commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. While the provision doesn't explicitly ban Pride flags, it limits funds for displaying only certain flags, prompting the administration to continue working with Congress to overturn it. Biden signed the bipartisan bill to avert a government shutdown, and the White House highlighted its success in defeating other policy riders targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

via ABC News|

#government-funding-bill #lgbtq-rights #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"White House Condemns Ban on Pride Flags at US Embassies in New Spending Bill"

The White House criticized congressional Republicans for including a provision in the government funding bill that effectively bans LGBTQ Pride flags from being flown over US embassies, calling it inappropriate and pledging to work with Congress to repeal it. The measure permits only certain flags to be flown over embassies, but does not restrict what flags can be flown elsewhere on embassy grounds or in offices. The White House spokesperson also noted that the administration successfully prevented over 50 other policy provisions targeting the LGBTQ community that Republicans had sought to insert into the legislation.

via CNN|

#government-funding #lgbtq-rights #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

US Government Bans Pride Flags at Embassies in New Spending Bill

The $1.2 trillion spending bill signed by President Biden includes a ban on flying pride flags at U.S. embassies, a move that has sparked debate between Democrats and Republicans. While the ban prohibits the use of funds for displaying the flags, embassy employees are still allowed to display them in their workspaces. The Biden administration has expressed its intention to seek a way to repeal the ban, stating that it was inappropriate to include a policy targeting LGBTQI+ Americans in the funding bill.

via New York Post |

#biden-administration #lgbtq-rights #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Spending Bill Prohibits Pride Flags at Embassies, Sparks Controversy"

Pride flags have been banned from being flown at US embassies as a result of the $1.2 trillion spending package signed by President Biden, following a long-standing debate between Democrats and Republicans. The ban, included in the 1,012-page package, has sparked criticism from LGBTQ advocates and the Biden administration, with plans to seek a way to repeal the ban. This move comes after a history of back-and-forth decisions on the flying of pride flags at US embassies, with the latest ban not imposing limits on other displays of pride flags or LGBTQ+ events.

via Fox Business|

#biden-administration #lgbtq-rights #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Budget Deal Prohibits LGBTQ+ Pride Flags at Embassies"

The $1.2 trillion government funding bill passed Saturday includes a provision that effectively prohibits Pride flags from flying over U.S. embassies by restricting funds for flag displays at State Department buildings. The White House criticized the provision as targeting LGBTQI+ Americans, and the Congressional Equality Caucus characterized it as a restriction on Pride flag displays. Despite the provision, Democrats successfully eliminated over 45 anti-equality riders from the funding bills during negotiations, and LGBTQ rights advocates see it as a limited win. The White House has expressed commitment to working with Congress to repeal the provision.

via The Hill|

#congressional-equality-caucus #government-funding-bill #lgbtq-rights

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"US Budget Deal Includes Ban on LGBTQ Pride Flags at Embassies"

The bipartisan spending bill to avert a government shutdown includes a provision that effectively bans LGBTQ Pride flags from flying over U.S. embassies, embracing a Republican-led effort to prohibit their display at government buildings. The measure, which the Biden administration urged Congress to pass, does not explicitly mention the ban but restricts the display of flags at U.S. Department of State facilities. While some LGBTQ advocates downplay the provision's impact, it reflects ongoing efforts to limit the display of Pride flags, with similar measures being pursued at the state and local levels.

via NBC News|

#bipartisan-spending-bill #government-shutdown #lgbtq

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"California Surf Town's Political Shift: From Embracing Trump to Passing Controversial Measures"

Early election results in Huntington Beach, California suggest approval of ballot measures to require voter ID in local elections and amend the city charter to prohibit flying Pride flags on city property, despite warnings from the state attorney general. The city has a history of defying state laws and promoting a conservative agenda, including resisting affordable housing development rules and attempting to replace Black history month and Pride month with alternative holidays. Critics argue that the measures are costly and bigoted, and the ban on Pride flags could also impact the display of other flags, such as the Blue Lives Matter flag in the police department.

via The Guardian US|

#california #culture-war #huntington-beach

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"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.

via ABC News|

#education #gop #lgbtq-rights