New State Department policy bans embassies from flying Pride flag
The Washington Blade has obtained a copy of a new State Department policy that bans embassies and other U.S. diplomatic institutions from flying the Pride flag. “Per the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, only the United States of America flag is authorized to be flown or otherwise publicly displayed at U.S.
facilities, both domestic and abroad, and featured in U.S. government content,” reads directive that Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed. “No symbol or affiliation marking other than those authorized by U.S.
statute, the president, or the secretary may be displayed, projected, or exhibited at any U.S. facility, both domestic and abroad.” The policy states the U.S.
flag “unites all Americans under the universal principles of justice, liberty, and democracy.” “These values, which are the bedrock of our great country, are shared by all American citizens, past and present,” it reads. “The U.S.
