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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Pride | History Defined

"Once the [Rainbow Flag] Cat Is out of the Bag, the Ball Game Is Over"

No pseudonymity for teacher challenging removal of pride flags from classroom, because his identity had already been disclosed through public records requests.

Reason

US coffee chain reinstates Pride flags after baristas complain

Philz Coffee, a California-based chain, has reversed its decision to remove Pride flags from its cafes following public backlash. The company's CEO, Mahesh Sadarangani, issued a public apology, saying he "made a mistake" and acknowledging the hurt caused to the LGBTQIA+ community. Baristas initiated a petition against the policy, gathering…

The Independent UK

Popular California coffee chain reverses controversial plan to remove Pride flags

“I made a mistake, and I am sincerely sorry,” the company’s CEO said

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California coffee chain reinstates policy on Pride flags after swift backlash

Petition started by workers gained more than 7,300 signatures after CEO said flags would be removed

The Guardian - US

US state declares June ‘Nuclear Family Month’ dropping Pride recognition

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The Independent UK

Tennessee drops ‘pride’ from June and renames its ‘Nuclear Family Month’ sparking outrage from LGBT community

Tennessee Republicans tried — and failed — to pass a measure that would ban the use of Pride flags inside government buildings

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan spent £200k of taxpayer money on London Pride events in 2025, figures show

London Pride, the annual LGBTQ+ festival, received a £125,000 grant, while a number of other events received substantial totals

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Trump admin agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at Stonewall monument

Under the agreement, within a week, the park service will hang three flags on its flagpole at the monument

The Independent UK

California coffee chain faces backlash after pledge to remove Pride flags

Petition with 4,000 signatures decries ‘slap in the face’, saying Philz made fortune off LGBTQ+ community

The Guardian - US

Boston University Pride Flag Policy Explained as Students and Alumni Clash With Admin Over Flag Removals

Boston University halts Pride flag policy amid protests, reviewing signage rules affecting LGBTQ+ visibility and free speech on campus.

International Business Times UK

London Pride boss sacked over claims he spent £7k of volunteer vouchers on luxury goods

Christopher Joell-Deshields, who denies wrongdoing, was suspended for seven months on full pay before his departure

Evening Standard

Blizzard is finally giving World of Warcraft fans an official Pride event in a new Midnight update, after 12 years of a community-led run: "Sounds gay, I'm in"

Final Fantasy 14 fans hope their beloved MMO will "follow suit"

GamesRadar

TV Station News Managers Fired for Allegedly Anti-Gay Memo Can Go on with Their Defamation Suit Against Nexstar Media

"Often, two true statements can be juxtaposed in such a way that they imply an idea that is false, which, under Michigan law, gives rise to a cause of action for defamation."

Reason

Pride flag reinstated at Stonewall after it was removed by Trump administration

New York City officials raise flag at site of rebellion once again after ‘act of erasure’ by administration

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Trump administration removes Pride flag from Stonewall national monument; Mamdani slams move

The Trump administration removed a large rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. This landmark is recognized as the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement. The removal followed new federal guidance on displaying non-agency flags.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag from Stonewall national monument

The move in New York follows an interior department memo restricting non-agency flags at national parks

Axios

NYC demands Pride flag return to Stonewall monument

A community leader vowed to raise the flag again.

Euronews

Budapest mayor charged over banned Pride march

According to the prosecutor's office, the mayor of Budapest organised and led a public meeting despite a police injunction, in violation of the law on freedom of association and assembly.

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The Guardian - UK

Budapest mayor charged over his calls for people to defy Hungary’s Pride ban

Gergely Karácsony urged people to take to streets in June in pushback against Orbán government’s attack on rights

The Guardian - UK

London Pride boss accused of contempt of court amid claims of misusing funds

Exclusive: Christopher Joell-Deshields could face a fine, asset seizure or imprisonment after allegedly failing to comply with order

The Independent UK

8 best LGBT+ hotels in Amsterdam for luxury, budget and boutique stays

Whether it's a romantic weekend away or a trip that actually made it out of the group chat, Amsterdam has ideal hotels for all LGBT+ travellers

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: how big businesses are rolling back public support for Pride

Guardian analysis of 20 major companies in UK and US shows mentions of Pride on social media have fallen substantially in past two years

The Guardian - US

The World Cup is about places and people. In Seattle, it should be about Pride

The US host city’s resolve in maintaining its ‘Pride Match’ should be commended as exactly the sort of thing this tournament is for

FourFourTwo

Egypt and Iran raise concerns over planned LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations at World Cup 2026

Egypt and Iran have objected to the pre-planned Pride celebrations happening in Seattle around their fixture

The Guardian - UK

Teacher in Hungary facing criminal charges for organising Pride event

As Viktor Orbán tightens his grip in the country, rights organisations have called for the EU to intervene

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