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There is news coming out of Utah... bad news for the governor and legislature but good news from our community!

Utah’s ban on pride flags in schools, government buildings will be first in nation if Gov. Cox signs bill

“Today it’s pride flags. Tomorrow, it’s your freedom on the chopping block,” a spokesperson for ACLU of Utah said.

Salt Lake Tribune

Utah could become the first state in the nation to ban pride flags in all public schools and government buildings, as a bill that would disallow any unsanctioned flags awaits Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature or veto.

The bill, HB77, is sponsored by Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, and was introduced in the wake of two failed attempts during the 2024 legislative session to ban pride flags in schools. In its original form, the bill only applied to schools, but a later version of the legislation expanded the ban to government buildings.

The flags approved for display in schools and government buildings under HB77 include the U.S. flag, Utah state flag, flags of Native American tribes, Olympic flags, military flags, flags of other countries and flags for colleges and universities. Historic versions of the U.S. and Utah flags would also be approved.

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“If HB77 becomes law, Utah will earn the shameful distinction of being the first state in America to dictate which flags can be in schools and government property,” said Aaron Welcher, the ACLU of Utah’s director of communications, in a statement Friday. “Make no mistake — this isn’t about flags; it’s about advancing an agenda aimed at erasing LGBTQ+ Utahns from public life. Today it’s pride flags. Tomorrow, it’s your freedom on the chopping block."

We are living in the era of living in Martin Niemöller poem. We must speak up against injustice. They are counting on us remaining silent sheep ready for slaughter! United we stand!