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Andrew Stanton is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in Maine. His role is reporting on U.S. politics and social issues. Andrew joined Newsweek in 2021 from The Boston Globe. He is a graduate of Emerson College. You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.stanton@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
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A new Utah law aimed at preventing LGBTQ+ pride flags from being displayed in classrooms and government buildings would also apply to “Make America Great Again” flags, reported the Associated Press.Utah on Friday became the first state to ban the LGBTQ+ pride flag from schools, weighing in on a culture war issue that has divided Americans. The law states that only a handful of flags, including the American flag and military flags, are allowed to be displayed in government buildings and schools, the AP reported.This means politiccal flags, such as those to support President Donald Trump, will not be allowed to be flown in schools and government buildings.
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Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, has voiced concerns with the bill but declined to veto it, as it would be overruled by the GOP-controlled legislature, according to the AP.”I deeply believe that our classrooms need to be a place where everyone feels welcome — free from the politics that are fracturing our country. Unfortunately, this bill does not do that,” Cox said, according to Deseret News.This is a breaking news article that will be updated when more information becomes available.
