Salt Lake City and Boise Embrace Official Pride Flags to Champion LGBTQ+ Rights Amid State Legislation

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Salt Lake City and Boise Embrace Official Pride Flags to Champion LGBTQ+ Rights Amid State Legislation

Salt Lake City and Boise recently adopted new city flags, igniting conversations about representation and state laws. These moves come after recent legislation in both Utah and Idaho limits the display of unofficial flags in schools and government buildings.Salt Lake City approved three flags: one showcasing the rainbow colors of the Pride flag, another representing the transgender community with pink and blue, and a third honoring Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery. Each flag features the sego lily, a symbol of the city. Mayor Erin Mendenhall emphasized that these flags reflect values of diversity and inclusion.In Boise, ..